Rakan

See also: rakan

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic راكان ("steadfast, strong").

Proper noun

Rakan

  1. A male given name from Arabic.
    • 2025 May 25, Freddie Clayton, “Gaza doctor loses 9 children as Israel bears down on war amid growing pressure”, in NBC News[1]:
      Yahya, 12, Eve, 9, Rival, 5, Sadeen, 3, Rakan, 10, Ruslan, 7, Jibran, 8, Luqman, 2, and Sedar, not yet 1 year old, died in the strike on Najjar’s home, according to hospital officials.
  2. A surname from Arabic.