Zulkarnayn
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Zulkarnayn
Zulkarnayn means "the one with two horns" or "possessor of two horns," derived from the Arabic words "dhu" (possessor of) and "al-qarnayn" (the two horns), referring to the Quranic figure often identified with Alexander the Great.
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Etymology
Zulkarnayn means "the one with two horns" or "possessor of two horns," derived from the Arabic words "dhu" (possessor of) and "al-qarnayn" (the two horns), referring to the Quranic figure often identified with Alexander the Great. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and communities, particularly among Arabic-speaking Muslims, as it references Dhul-Qarnayn, a significant figure mentioned in the Quran who built a wall against Gog and Magog.
Zulkarnayn currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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