Which to use
“Qur'an” and “Quran” are a confusable English pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,037
- “Qur'an” frequency rank
- #14,390
- “Quran” frequency rank
- 35427
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Qur'an | Quran |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The Islamic holy book, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad. | Alternative form of Qur'an. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Qur'an and Quran apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Qur'an and Quran are indexed as a confusable English pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35427, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Qur'an is recorded at frequency rank #21,037, classified as aname, pronounced /kəˈɹɑːn/. Quran is at rank #14,390, tagged as aname.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 35427, this pair ranks #312,039 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Qur'an vs Quran
Shared letters: anqru. Private to "Qur'an": -. Private to "Quran": -.
"Qur'an" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Quran" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Quran ← qquran · qruan · quarn · qurann · qurna · qurran · uqran
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Qur'an" and "Quran" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Qur'an" or "Quran"?
Remembering Qur'an vs Quran
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Qur'an” entry
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