Lokman

The name Lokman is the Bengali, Malay, and Turkish variant of the Arabic and Muslim name Luqman (Arabic: لقمان). It has its origin in the Quran and is often translated as 'the long-lived' or 'the wise.' However, the exact origin and meaning are not clearly defined.

What does the name Lokman mean?

Lokman is the Bengali, Malay, and Turkish form of the Arabic and Muslim first name Luqman (Arabic: لقمان). This name, which appears in the Quran, is often associated with the meanings 'the long-lived' or 'the wise,' although both the origin and the exact meaning are not definitively established. The male first name Lokman is especially popular in Turkey.

Where does the name Lokman come from?

The name Lokman has Arabic roots and means 'the long-lived' or 'the wise.' It is widespread in various languages and cultures, including Arabic, Bengali, Malay, Muslim, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Lokman?

The pronunciation of Lokman is clear and rhythmic, consisting of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Lok-man' [ˈlɔkman], with the dark O conveying an earthy sound. The distinctive K places a strong accent in the middle of the name. The ending '-man' provides a stable and firm conclusion. Lokman exudes a down-to-earth presence – calm, clear, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, Lokman is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th among the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017 when it placed 1,729th. Over the last ten years, Lokman has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,649th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,921st.

Nicknames & pet names

Lokitoki

Famous people

• Lokman Akyildiz (football player)
• Lokman Gör (football player)
• Lokman Polat (Turkish writer)