Unisex name
Gufran name meaning
“forgiveness; pardon of sins”
Gufran means “forgiveness” or “pardon of sins.” It comes from the Arabic noun ġufrān, which expresses the act of forgiving. The name is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The Turkish word mağfiret comes from the same Arabic root and offers a closely related expression of its meaning.
What does Gufran mean?
Forgiveness; pardon of sins
In Turkish: bağışlama; günahların affı
Gufran also occurs in Turkish religious and literary language as a word for forgiveness. Its Arabic form appears in the Quran in connection with divine pardon. The name belongs to a semantic field of faults being forgiven or covered, closely related to the religious term mağfiret used in Turkish.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Gufran
The name comes from Arabic ghufrān, meaning forgiveness, especially the pardon of sins. It is related to the Arabic word behind Turkish mağfiret, which carries a similar religious sense.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Gufran in the Quran? | As a word · غفرانك · 2:285The source word of Gufran occurs in the Quran as غفرانك, meaning “Your forgiveness,” in a plea for pardon. |
| Starts with | G |
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How to pronounce Gufran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡufɾan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | غفران |
Is Gufran a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gufran is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Gufran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gufran
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Atıf♂Compassionate
FAQ about the name Gufran
What is the meaning of Gufran?
Gufran means “forgiveness; pardon of sins”. The name comes from Arabic ghufrān, meaning forgiveness, especially the pardon of sins. It is related to the Arabic word behind Turkish mağfiret, which carries a similar religious sense.
Is Gufran a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gufran is used for both boys and girls.
Is Gufran in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Gufran occurs in the Quran as غفرانك, meaning “Your forgiveness,” in a plea for pardon. (e.g.: 2:285)
What is the origin of the name Gufran?
Gufran is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gufran have?
Gufran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gufran?
Gufran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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