Boy name
Qurban name meaning
“an offering or sacrifice to God”
Qurban means an offering or sacrifice to God. It comes from Arabic qurbān, a word connected with the idea of drawing near. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it shares its source with Turkish kurban, providing a direct link between the name and the vocabulary of offerings.
What does Qurban mean?
An offering or sacrifice to God
In Turkish: Tanrı'ya sunulan adak, kurban
Qurban shares its origin with Turkish Kurban. Its meaning brings together an offering and the idea of drawing near through worship. The source word occurs in the Quran; the letter q, used in writing traditions such as Azerbaijani, reflects a different representation from Turkish k.
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 Qurban
Qurban is a name derived from Arabic qurbān, meaning a religious offering or sacrifice. The word is related to the root q-r-b, expressing nearness or approach.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Qurban in the Quran? | As a word · بقربان · 3:183The Arabic source of Qurban occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word referring to an offering. |
| Starts with | Q |
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How to pronounce Qurban
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /quɾban/ |
| Arabic | قربان |
Is Qurban a boy’s name?
Yes, Qurban is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Qurban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
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- Abdullah♂Servant of God
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- 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
FAQ about the name Qurban
What is the meaning of Qurban?
Qurban means “an offering or sacrifice to God”. Qurban is a name derived from Arabic qurbān, meaning a religious offering or sacrifice. The word is related to the root q-r-b, expressing nearness or approach.
Is Qurban a boy’s name?
Yes, Qurban is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Qurban in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source of Qurban occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word referring to an offering. (e.g.: 3:183)
What is the origin of the name Qurban?
Qurban is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Qurban have?
Qurban has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Qurban?
Qurban 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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