Arabic Word · Intermediate
فلان
A placeholder name for a person, used when a name is not known
Pronunciation: /fu.laːn/
Meaning
A placeholder name for a person, used when a name is not known; a generic name; so-and-so
Example
يَـٰوَيۡلَتَىٰ لَيۡتَنِي لَمۡ أَتَّخِذۡ فُلَانًا خَلِيلࣰا
Oh, woe to me! I wish I had not taken that one as a friend.
Practice tips
- Practice فلان out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.