Boy name
Sulkarnain name meaning
“possessor of two horns”
Sulkarnain is a masculine name commonly linked to Zulkarnain and meaning ‘possessor of two horns’. It is an Indonesian variant associated with the Arabic designation Dhū al-Qarnayn. This designation appears in the Quran and provides the meaning attached to the name.
What does Sulkarnain mean?
Possessor of two horns
In Indonesian: pemilik dua tanduk
Origin and cultural usage of Sulkarnain
Probably an Indonesian variant of Zulkarnain, from Arabic Dhū al-Qarnayn, ‘possessor of two horns’. This designation appears in the Quran.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sulkarnain in Islam and the Quran
Sulkarnain appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 86 and QS Al-Kahf [18]: 94.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sulkarnain
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sulkarnain, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sulkarnain Khalil Badruttamam
Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
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Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
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Sulkarnain Nahrawi
Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Nahrawi: associated with a river
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Meaning of each word
- Bustomi: from Bistam
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Sulkarnain Amil
Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Amil: worker, one who acts
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Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Tjahjadin: light of religion
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How to pronounce Sulkarnain
| Syllables | 3 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sulkarnain/ |
| Arabic script | ذو القرنين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭ꧀ꦏꦂꦤꦲꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜ᮪ᮊᮁᮔᮄᮔ᮪ |
Is Sulkarnain a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulkarnain is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sulkarnain ranks #4,882 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sulkarnain
- Sulkarnain Kadir · b. 1978
- Sulkarnain Iskandar
- Sulkarnain K.
FAQ about the name Sulkarnain
What is the meaning of Sulkarnain?
Sulkarnain means possessor of two horns. Probably an Indonesian variant of Zulkarnain, from Arabic Dhū al-Qarnayn, ‘possessor of two horns’. This designation appears in the Quran.
Is Sulkarnain a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulkarnain is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sulkarnain?
Sulkarnain is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sulkarnain in the Quran?
Sulkarnain appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 86 and QS Al-Kahf [18]: 94.
How many syllables does Sulkarnain have?
Sulkarnain has 3 syllables (Sul-kar-nain) and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Sulkarnain?
Sulkarnain ranks #4,882 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sulkarnain?
Some ideas: Sulkarnain Khalil Badruttamam; Sulkarnain Isya Masyhur; Sulkarnain Nahrawi.
Famous people named Sulkarnain?
Notable people named Sulkarnain include Sulkarnain Kadir, Sulkarnain Iskandar, Sulkarnain K..
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