Lokman means “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Uzbek.
- Lokman is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Lokman mean?
Literally: Arabic Luqmān
Religious meaning
Lokman is the Turkish form of Luqmān, the name of a wise man mentioned in the Qur'an. The Uzbek form Luqmon (Луқмон) is documented as well, and both entries derive the name from Arabic.[1,2]
The sources identify the figure; no lexical meaning of the name is given.
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Lokman in Turkish and Uzbek
What does Lokman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Lokman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,4]
What does Lokman mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Luqmon and Луқмон. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Lokman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic Luqmān; Turkish has it through Ottoman Turkish.[1,2]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Lokman?
In IPA: /ɫokman/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Lokman?
Lokman is used as a given name in Turkish and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Lokman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | LokmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an” | Documented[1,4] |
| Uzbek | LuqmonLatin ЛуқмонCyrillic, variant | Boy | same as above: “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an” | Documented[2] |
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 Lokman
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.
Names related to Lokman
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Lokman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Lokman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”same language (turkish, uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZerenUnisex“perceptive, clever”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ErbilUnisex“knowing man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- BilbayBoy“wise lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZeyrekBoy“clever, perceptive”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- EripBoy“clever; intelligent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- EribeGirl“clever; mature”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Lokman
What does the name Lokman mean?
Lokman means “Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Uzbek.
Is Lokman a girl's or a boy's name?
Lokman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Lokman come from?
Lokman is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Lokman?
Lokman is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek. 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 is Lokman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Lokman (Latin), Luqmon (Latin), Луқмон (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Lokman have?
Lokman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Lokman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000335. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish given name from Arabic (via Ottoman لقمان); classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA /ɫokman/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a male given name in the Turkish section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Luqmon”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92033381. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek given name borrowed from Arabic لُقْمَان; classified as a male given name in the Uzbek section; listed as a male given name in the Uzbek section; borrowed from Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “لقمان”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93330145. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic proper noun Luqman, a wise man mentioned in the Qur'an; male given name
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q101243180 (Lokman, male given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440478862. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item lists Turkish under P407
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