Koran

Meaning of Koran

As a name, Koran carries the weight of sacred syllables borne on Arabian desert winds, anchoring itself in the Arabic al-Qur’ān—“the recitation”—yet it blossoms like a cherry-rimmed moonflower in a Kyoto night, bathed in the same hushed light that inspires yūgen. It bears a cool, reflective grace, reminiscent of lanterns drifting through a bamboo grove at twilight, while an inner glow simmers like koi stirring the depths of a silent pond, merging faith’s ancient resonance with the promise of uncharted dawns. Though its utterance remains as rare as a porcelain bell echoing in a mountain temple—invoked by only a handful of parents each year—it invites an expansive journey, weaving each bearer into a poetic tapestry of devotion and discovery. In its soft consonants and open vowel, Koran stands as both testament and question, an improbably serene kōan whispered between past and future.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KOHR-uhn (/ˈkɔrən/)

• Koren