Islamic girls names
Dilan
DEE-lan (ˈdiːlɑn)
Pronunciation: DEE-lan (ˈdiːlɑn)
قلب، حبيبة، فرحة القلب
Girl
Origin
Kurdish (also used in Kurdish-speaking and neighboring Muslim communities)
Meaning
Heart; beloved; heart's delight — from Kurdish 'dil' (heart), connoting affection, inner feeling and emotional warmth
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 Dilan.
Dilan is a Kurdish (also used in Kurdish-speaking and neighboring Muslim communities) name commonly explained as Heart; beloved; heart's delight — from Kurdish 'dil' (heart), connoting affection, inner feeling and emotional warmth. It is often grouped with Islamic girls names 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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