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Luqman

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Pronounced looq-MAN /luq.ˈmaːn/Medium

Meaning: name of the Quranic sage Luqman, associated with wisdomMedium

In 30 seconds: Luqman is the name of a sage in the Quran, associated with wisdom β€” an Arabic name carrying that scholarly weight.
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Origin MediumArabic (Quranic)
Meaningname of the Quranic sage Luqman, associated with wisdom
U.S. rank (2024)#2646 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,048

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202319762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Luqman is the name of a figure honoured in the Quran for his wisdom, and a whole chapter bears his name. The name's meaning lives in that association rather than in a plain vocabulary word: it stands for the wise counsel attributed to him. For that reason it carries a strong note of insight and good judgment.

The name is most often seen in its main form, with Lukman as the common alternate transliteration from the Arabic. Its tie to a Quranic sage gives it lasting religious and intellectual resonance across Muslim communities.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Luqman is 'book, reading, recitation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

Lukman

Nicknames

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Hakimβ€” another Arabic name centered on the idea of wisdom
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Osmanβ€” echoes that soft -an sound
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Aymanβ€” lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luqman mean?

Luqman is usually explained as meaning 'book, reading, recitation' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Luqman?

It's commonly said looq-MAN /luq.ˈmaːn/.

Is Luqman a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Luqman is used as a boy name.

How popular is Luqman?

In 2024, Luqman ranked #2646 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.