Home › Baby Names Directory › Burhan
Burhan
How to Pronounce Burhan
Pronounced boor-HAHN /burˈhɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic burhan, 'proof; evidence; demonstration; clear argument (of faith)'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Burhan comes from Arabic burhan, 'proof; evidence; demonstration; a clear argument (of faith)' — a word used in the Quran. A crisp, dignified name across Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim families (said 'boor-HAHN').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, proof-and-evidence at the root, and dignified.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Burhan…
Explore names like Burhan
Frequently Asked
What does the name Burhan mean?
Burhan is Arabic for 'proof; evidence; demonstration; a clear argument'.
How do you pronounce Burhan?
It's said boor-HAHN /burˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Burhan a boy or girl name?
Burhan is a boy's name.
How popular is Burhan?
Burhan is a rare name in the U.S.