Furkan means “criterion of right and wrong”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Furkan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Furkan mean?
Literal meaning
Furkan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “criterion of right and wrong”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Furkan in Turkish
What does Furkan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Furkan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “criterion of right and wrong” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Furkan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Furkan a Turkish name?
Yes. Furkan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Furkan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FurkanLatin | Boy | same as above: “criterion of right and wrong” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Furkan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Furkan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Furkan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SuudiBoy“relating to blessed stars; relating to ascent”same language (turkish)
- MünifeGirl“lofty, high”same language (turkish)
- GüldünyaGirl“rose world”same language (turkish)
- KanerBoy“man of noble blood”same language (turkish)
- MunimeGirl“benefactor, charitable; compassionate”same language (turkish)
- RasimBoy“one who draws”same language (turkish)
- KoytukBoy“hollow, pit, shelter”same language (turkish)
- ElverenBoy“helpful; lending a hand”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Furkan
What does the name Furkan mean?
Furkan means “criterion of right and wrong”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Furkan a girl's or a boy's name?
Furkan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Furkan come from?
Furkan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Furkan?
Furkan is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Furkan have?
Furkan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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