Boy name
Zulkarnaini name meaning
“the one with two horns”
Zulkarnaini is a masculine name commonly linked to “the one with two horns”. It is an Indonesian extension of Zulkarnain, derived from the Arabic expression Dhū al-Qarnayn, meaning “the possessor of two horns”. That expression is an epithet known from the Qur'an and supplies the name's meaning.
What does Zulkarnaini mean?
The one with two horns
In Indonesian: yang memiliki dua tanduk
Origin and cultural usage of Zulkarnaini
Zulkarnaini is an Indonesian extension of Zulkarnain, from Arabic Dhū al-Qarnayn, 'the possessor of two horns'. The epithet is known from the Qur'an.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zulkarnaini in Islam and the Quran
Zulkarnaini appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 83.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zulkarnaini
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zulkarnaini, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Adha: sacrifice; sacrificial offering
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Zulkarnaini Abdurohman Mubarok
Meaning of each word
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Abdurohman: servant of the Most Merciful
- Mubarok: endowed with blessings
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Zulkarnaini Ghazi
Meaning of each word
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Zulkarnaini Fitrah
Meaning of each word
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Meaning of each word
- Zulkarnaini: the one with two horns
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
- Markum: one granted mercy
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How to pronounce Zulkarnaini
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulkarnaini/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ꦏꦂꦤꦲꦶꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ᮊᮁᮔᮄᮔᮤ |
Is Zulkarnaini a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkarnaini is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zulkarnaini ranks #2,382 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zulkarnaini
Famous people named Zulkarnaini
- Teuku Zulkarnaini · b. 1949
- Zulkarnaini Hamzah · b. 1962
- T. Zulkarnaini · b. 1949
- Zulkarnaini · b. 1955
- Zulkarnaini · b. 1971
- Zulkarnaini · b. 1952
- Zulkarnaini Sutan Batuah · b. 1959
- Zulkarnaini Ucok · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Zulkarnaini
What is the meaning of Zulkarnaini?
Zulkarnaini means the one with two horns. Zulkarnaini is an Indonesian extension of Zulkarnain, from Arabic Dhū al-Qarnayn, 'the possessor of two horns'. The epithet is known from the Qur'an.
Is Zulkarnaini a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkarnaini is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zulkarnaini?
Zulkarnaini is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zulkarnaini in the Quran?
Zulkarnaini appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 83.
How many syllables does Zulkarnaini have?
Zulkarnaini has 4 syllables (Zul-kar-nai-ni) and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Zulkarnaini?
Zulkarnaini ranks #2,382 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zulkarnaini?
Some ideas: Zulkarnaini Salamat Adha; Zulkarnaini Abdurohman Mubarok; Zulkarnaini Ghazi.
Famous people named Zulkarnaini?
Notable people named Zulkarnaini include Teuku Zulkarnaini, Zulkarnaini Hamzah, T. Zulkarnaini.
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