The nameFurkan
Furkan is a Turkish boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
From the Arabic furqan, "discernment", one of the names given to the Quran.
Origin
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Furkan peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Furkan
Furkan in France
Furkan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 570 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Furkan. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Furkan in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Furkan mean?
From the Arabic furqan, "discernment", one of the names given to the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Furkan?
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
Is Furkan a girl's or a boy's name?
Furkan is a boy's name.