Lukman

Also spelled Luqman, Lukman is an Arabic name of unknown meaning. Currently popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is also used in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Lukman is the name of a figure in the Quran, who was a sage and given knowledge by God. Its exact meaning is unknown, however, it's suggested that it means "wise and intelligent", either from its similarity to the Arabic word hikmah, or by association.

Lukman's similarity to the popular Ayman and to Luke, Lucian and Luka, make it feel like an international choice that works well in different languages.

Pronounced LOOK-mahn.

As of October 2026, Lukman ranked #13385 for boys in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #10364 for boys in 2012.