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Burhan

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Burhan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Burhan is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "proof" or "clear evidence," rooted in the Quranic term *burhān*. Famous bearers include the 13th-century Persian polymath Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani, a Hanafi jurist whose works remain influential, and Burhan Wani, a prominent Kashmiri militant leader. The name shares its root with the Burhanpur region in India, though this connection is linguistic rather than personal. While most common in Muslim-majority countries, Burhan has appeared among Scotland's diverse naming patterns since the late 20th century, reflecting the country's growing multicultural community. A notable variant is Burhanuddin, often used as a full given name in South Asian families.