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Luqman

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Luqman: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Luqman is a name of Arabic origin, drawn from the Qur’anic figure Luqman the Wise, renowned for his wisdom and the counsel he gave his son. The name itself is thought to carry connotations of wisdom and discernment. While no modern Scottish places share this root, the name has been given to boys in Scotland since at least the 1970s, reflecting the country’s multicultural fabric. Notable bearers include the legendary pre-Islamic sage Luqman, and more recently, figures such as the Saudi footballer Luqman Al-Hakim. A further note: the name appears as Luqmaan or Lokman in other cultures, but the Scottish registrations typically use the Lu

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20073 babies
Latest (2017)
#7333 babies
Total births
6since 2007
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2007 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).