The nameLuqman

Luqman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

It is the name of Luqman the Wise, to whom the 31st surah of the Quran is devoted; its meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Luqman

Luqman in France

491stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (90 births)
890babies named Luqman in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Luqman was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 405 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Luqman. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Luqman in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 70 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luqman mean?

It is the name of Luqman the Wise, to whom the 31st surah of the Quran is devoted; its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Luqman?

Arabic.

Is Luqman a girl's or a boy's name?

Luqman is a boy's name.