What origin is the name Burhan?

Burhan comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Burhan a popular name?

Burhan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Burhan?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Burhan — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Burhan

Q: Is Burhan a rare name?

Yes. Burhan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Burhan

Burhan

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Burhan is an arabic boy's name meaning "A male name of Arabic origin that translates to proof or evidence, and is also associated with having great courage.".

Parents who choose Burhan pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "A male name of Arabic origin that translates to proof or evidence, and is also associated with having great courage.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A male name of Arabic origin that translates to proof or evidence, and is also associated with having great courage.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Burhan

Very rare in US records

What does Burhan mean?

Burhan is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A male name of Arabic origin that translates to proof or evidence, and is also associated with having great courage.".