Luqman
Meaninga wise sage of the Quran · Arabic
Luqman is an Arabic boy name meaning “a wise sage of the Quran”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funLuqman doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Luqman would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationLuqman is having its moment right now. Most Luqmans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Luqman would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,126 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryLuqman first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Luqmans? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #640 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Luqman
Luqman is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “a wise sage of the Quran”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Luqman
What does the name Luqman mean?
Luqman means “a wise sage of the Quran” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “wise” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sage (“wise”), Raymond (“wise protector”), Saige (“wise”) and Ray (“wise protector”).
What is the origin of the name Luqman?
Luqman is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Luqman a boy or girl name?
Luqman is a boy name. In 2025, 68 US boys were named Luqman.
How popular is the name Luqman?
Luqman ranked #2,125 for US boys in 2025, given to 68 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 312 places.
What names are similar to Luqman?
If you like Luqman, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ray.
What should I know before naming my baby Luqman?
Luqman is an Arabic boy name meaning “a wise sage of the Quran”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.