Dhu al-Qarnayn

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Gender Masculine
Scripts ذو القرنين(Arabic)
Pronounced Pron. /ðuː‿l.qar.ˈnajn/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsDhul Qarnayn, Dhu al-Qarnain, Zu al-Qarnayn

Meaning & History

Means "possessor of the two horns" from Arabic ذو ال (dhu al) meaning "possessor of the, owner of the" combined with قرنين (qarnayn) meaning "(two) horns". This is the name of a mythological king mentioned in the Qur'an who has been likened to Alexander the Great and other historical rulers.
Added 6/9/2020 by HL
Edited 7/27/2024 by navarretedf and HL