Meaning: From Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading' — the name of Islam's holy scriptureHigh
In 30 seconds: The holy book, given as a name: Quran means 'the recitation' — Islam's sacred scripture, revealed to be recited aloud. A name of profound devotion and reverence.
Quran comes from Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading', the name of Islam's holy scripture, believed to be the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. As a given name it is carried with deep reverence.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, sacred at the root, and devotional.
Did you know? The word Qur'an means 'the recitation' — because the scripture was revealed to be recited aloud, and Muslims worldwide memorize it in full, earning the honored title 'hafiz'.
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Behind the Name / Arabic references — Qur'an — etymology
