Koran

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Pronounced koh-RAHN /koˈrɑn/Low

Meaning: Koran is the older English spelling of the Qur'an, the holy scripture of Islam — Arabic al-Qur'an, 'the recitation'. It is a sacred text, not traditionally a personal name in Muslim families. As a U.S. given name it also exists separately as a variant of Koren or Corin (a Latin-rooted name), so families should understand both readings and choose with open eyes.Low

In 30 seconds: Koran is the English spelling of the Quran, Islam's holy book; as a name it also reads as a form of Koren or Corin (said 'koh-RAHN').

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Origin LowArabic, English

MeaningKoran is the older English spelling of the Qur'an, the holy scripture of Islam — Arabic al-Qur'an, 'the recitation'. It is a sacred text, not traditionally a personal name in Muslim families. As a U.S. given name it also exists separately as a variant of Koren or Corin (a Latin-rooted name), so families should understand both readings and choose with open eyes.

U.S. rank (2024)#13328 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 621

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

Koran is the long-standing English spelling of the Qur'an, from Arabic al-Qur'an, 'the recitation' — the holy scripture of Islam. Because it names a sacred text, it is not a traditional given name among Muslims, and we state that openly so families understand what the word carries. Separately, in American records Koran also turns up as a spelling of Koren or Corin, names of Hebrew and Latin route. Both readings exist (said 'koh-RAHN').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, weighty, and best chosen with awareness.

Did you know? Koran is the traditional English spelling of the Qur'an — Arabic for 'the recitation'. It is not customarily used as a personal name in Muslim families, and we note that plainly; in U.S. records it also appears as a variant of Koren or Corin (said 'koh-RAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Koran — English spelling of Qur'an ('the recitation'); also variant of Koren/Corin

Variations

KorenCorinCurran

Nicknames

KoRan

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What does the name Koran mean?

Koran is the English spelling of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam ('the recitation'). As a given name it also appears as a variant of Koren or Corin.

How do you pronounce Koran?

It's said koh-RAHN /koˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second; some families say 'KOR-un'.

Is Koran a boy or girl name?

Here Koran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Koran?

Koran is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.