Boy name
Kurban name meaning
“a sacrifice or offering to God”
Kurban means “a sacrifice or offering to God.” It comes into Turkish from Arabic qurbān, a word associated with an offering made as an act of approach. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete cultural connection with the expression Kurban Bayramı.
What does Kurban mean?
A sacrifice or offering to God
In Turkish: Tanrı'ya sunulan adak; dinî sunu
Kurban is a personal name drawn from the vocabulary of religious offerings. In Turkish it has a strong association with the Feast of Sacrifice and also appears in affectionate expressions and figurative language about devotion. Its modern sense of victim should be distinguished from the traditional religious meaning underlying the name.
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 Kurban
Kurban entered Turkish from Arabic qurbān, meaning a religious offering or sacrifice. Its sense is connected with drawing near to God through an offering.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kurban in the Quran? | As a word · قربانا · 5:27The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran’s account of the offering made by Adam’s sons. |
| Starts with | K · Ku |
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 Kurban
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuɾban/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قربان |
Is Kurban a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurban is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kurban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kurban
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 Kurban
- Kurban Günebakan · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Kurban
What is the meaning of Kurban?
Kurban means “a sacrifice or offering to God”. Kurban entered Turkish from Arabic qurbān, meaning a religious offering or sacrifice. Its sense is connected with drawing near to God through an offering.
Is Kurban a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurban is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kurban in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran’s account of the offering made by Adam’s sons. (e.g.: 5:27)
What is the origin of the name Kurban?
Kurban is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kurban have?
Kurban has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kurban?
Kurban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kurban?
Notable people named Kurban include Kurban Günebakan.
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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