Boy name
Gürban name meaning
“Sacrifice, offering”
Gürban means “sacrifice” or “offering.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it derives from Arabic qurbān, a word for an offering or a means of drawing near. It belongs to the same name family as Kurban and Gurban, whose spelling and pronunciation provide concrete links to its source word.
What does Gürban mean?
Sacrifice, offering
In Turkish: Kurban, adak
Gürban belongs to the vocabulary of offerings and sacrifice. Eid al-Adha and the tradition of making a sacrificial offering give the name a clear Islamic association. It forms part of the same name family as Kurban and Gurban, with its ü vowel representing a variation in pronunciation and spelling.
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 Gürban
Gürban is a pronunciation and spelling form related to Kurban and Gurban. Its source is Arabic qurbān, ‘offering, sacrifice, means of drawing near’, from the root q-r-b, ‘to be near’.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Gürban in the Quran? | As a word · قربانا · 5:27The source word qurbān occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word for an offering in the account in Al-Ma’idah. |
| Starts with | G · Gü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Gürban
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyɾban/ |
Is Gürban a boy’s name?
Yes, Gürban is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gürban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gurban
Names that sound like Gürban
- Gürkan♂Vigorous blood
- Gürcan♂A vigorous, lively spirit
- Gürhan♂A powerful, strong-voiced ruler
- Güran♂
- Gürsan♂Strong or abundant renown
- Gürtan♂Strong, abundant light of dawn
- Güray♂A vigorous, abundant moon
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürdal♂Lush, densely growing branch
- Günhan♂Sun khan, ruler associated with the sun
- Goran♂Mountain dweller
- Günbay♂A lord bright as the sun
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Gürban
- Gürban Hajibayramli · b. 1894
- Gurban Abbasli
FAQ about the name Gürban
What is the meaning of Gürban?
Gürban means “Sacrifice, offering”. Gürban is a pronunciation and spelling form related to Kurban and Gurban. Its source is Arabic qurbān, ‘offering, sacrifice, means of drawing near’, from the root q-r-b, ‘to be near’.
Is Gürban a boy’s name?
Yes, Gürban is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gürban in the Quran?
As a word. The source word qurbān occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word for an offering in the account in Al-Ma’idah. (e.g.: 5:27)
What is the origin of the name Gürban?
Gürban is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gürban have?
Gürban has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gürban?
Gürban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Gürban?
Other spellings: Gurban.
Famous people named Gürban?
Notable people named Gürban include Gürban Hajibayramli, Gurban Abbasli.
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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