Prophetic name (Quranic)

Lut

Lūṭ (loot)

Pronunciation: Lūṭ (loot)

لُوط: اسم نبيّ مذكور في القرآن؛ أصله سَمِيّ وقد رُويت له دلالات تقليدية بمعنى 'الستر' أو 'الغِطاء'

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Origin

Semitic (Arabic/Hebrew)

Meaning

Name of the Prophet Lot (Arabic: لُوط); etymology Semitic and traditionally associated with the Biblical/Hebrew root often glossed as 'covering' or 'wrapped', while in Islam it denotes the prophet mentioned in the Qur'an

Thematic Cluster

Names of Prophets

Islamic Status

historically_attested

Verification

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Quality Score

Not scored

Religious Confidence

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Letters

Meaning Urdu

لُوط: قرآن میں حضرت لوطؑ کا نام؛ تاریخی لسانی جڑ سامی ہے اور بعض روایات میں معنی 'پردہ' یا 'چھپاپنا' کے ساتھ منسلک کیا جاتا ہے

Meaning Arabic

لُوط: اسم نبيّ مذكور في القرآن؛ أصله سَمِيّ وقد رُويت له دلالات تقليدية بمعنى 'الستر' أو 'الغِطاء'

Qur'anic / Islamic Reference

7:80

Lut (Arabic: لُوط) is the Qur'anic name of the prophet commonly known in the Judeo-Christian tradition as Lot. He is a recognised prophet in Islam and is mentioned across several surahs (for example Surah Al-A'raf 7:80 and Surah Hud). The personal name Lut therefore has a long textual pedigree. Linguistically the name is Semitic; its Hebrew form 'Lot' (לוֹט) has been variously rendered and its exact ancient etymology is uncertain though classical lexica and commentators sometimes associate it with a root notion of 'covering' or 'enclosure'. In Islamic usage Lut refers first to the Qur'anic messenger; as a given name it conveys prophetic lineage and scriptural gravitas. Parents choosing Lut often do so for its direct Qur'anic attestation and concise Arabic form. Related prophetic or Qur'anic names commonly mentioned alongside Lut in exegetical contexts include [[Nuh]], [[Ibrahim]], and [[Shuayb]].

FAQs

Who was Prophet Lut in the Qur'an?

Prophet Lut (لُوط) is a messenger mentioned in several Qur'anic passages; he was sent to his people to call them to moral rectitude. His story appears in multiple surahs including Al-A'raf and Hud.

Is Lut an appropriate name for Muslim boys?

Yes. Lut is an established Qur'anic prophetic name and is used historically in Muslim communities, though less frequently than names like Ibrahim or Musa.

What does the name Lut mean linguistically?

Linguistically the name is Semitic with an uncertain ancient etymology. Classical sources and comparative studies often link it to the Hebrew root meaning 'covering' or similar notions, but definitive meaning is not universally agreed.

Are there Quranic verses that mention Lut?

Yes. Lut is mentioned in several places; one clear reference is Surah Al-A'raf 7:80. His narrative is cited across the Qur'an in moral and historical discussions.

How is Lut pronounced?

Pronounced 'Lūṭ' with a long vowel (/luːt/), commonly anglicised as 'Loot' or written 'Lut'.

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