Female given name
Bulan
BOO-lan
Pronunciation: BOO-lan
قمر
Girl
Origin
Malay
Meaning
Moon (Malay) – lunar glow; celestial illumination
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Bulan.
Bulan is a Malay name commonly explained as Moon (Malay) – lunar glow; celestial illumination. It is often grouped with Female given name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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