What does « Fanan » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Fanan (فنن) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

فنن

Fanan

Root: ف - ن - ن

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Fanan

Al-Fann refers to the flexible branch of a tree, and its plural is afnān.

The Almighty says: 'Full of branches' (Ar-Rahman 48), meaning gardens with many branches.

Al-funūn refers to various kinds and categories of things.

Fanan in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ar-Rahman : 48 Meccan

﴿ذَوَاتَآ أَفْنَانٍ﴾

Having [spreading] branches.

Words from the same root as Fanan

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Fanan » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Fanan

Fanan in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Fanan

What does « Fanan » mean in the Quran?