Criterion or proof; the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood
Derived from the Arabic root 'f-r-q', meaning to separate or divide. In Islamic tradition, Al-Furqan is another name for the Quran, signifying its role as the ultimate criterion for distinguishing right from wrong.
Less common today
Furkan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,949 in 1994.
Professional NBA basketball player
Turkish television and film actor
Olympic short track speed skater
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
