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ذو القرنين

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Zulqarnain
  2. Detailed Meaning of Zulqarnain
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Zulqarnain in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Zulqarnain

How to pronounce Zulqarnain

Zero + pUt + pLay + IraQ + rUn + pRay + New +pAY + New

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Zulqarnain in Arabicذو القرنين
Quranic Nature
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Directly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of ZulqarnainZul Qarnain Zulqarnayn Zolqarnain
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Quranic Root
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2. Detailed Meaning of Zulqarnain

Zulqarnain is an Arabic name for boys that means “possessor of two horns”. It is the name of a king or military leader mentioned in Surat al-Kahf (chapter 18 of the Quran). It is unclear why he was named such.

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Zulqarnain Written in Arabic

Zulqarnain written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Zulqarnain written in naskh script
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Names Before and After Zulqarnain in the Collection: Names Directly Mentioned in the Quran
« ZuljalalZulkiflZullaZulnoon Zulqarnain Zumar

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