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Dhu'l-Qarnayn in Arabic

ذُو الْقَرْنَيْن ḏū l-qarnayn

/dʊl kɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪn/

Dhu'l-Qarnayn in Arabic: ذُو الْقَرْنَيْن (ḏū l-qarnayn). In English, Dhu'l-Qarnayn means the powerful ruler (traditionally believed to be a reference to Alexander the Great) who built the wall that keeps Gog and Magog from attacking mankind.

Arabic words for Dhu'l-Qarnayn

Translations
ذُو الْقَرْنَيْن ḏū l-qarnayn

English meaning of Dhu'l-Qarnayn

  1. proper noun The powerful ruler (traditionally believed to be a reference to Alexander the Great) who built the wall that keeps Gog and Magog from attacking mankind.

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Questions about Dhu'l-Qarnayn in Arabic

What is the meaning of Dhu'l-Qarnayn in Arabic?
Dhu'l-Qarnayn in Arabic is ذُو الْقَرْنَيْن (ḏū l-qarnayn).
ما معنى كلمة Dhu'l-Qarnayn؟
Dhu'l-Qarnayn: ذُو الْقَرْنَيْن (ḏū l-qarnayn).
What does Dhu'l-Qarnayn mean in English?
Dhu'l-Qarnayn means the powerful ruler (traditionally believed to be a reference to Alexander the Great) who built the wall that keeps Gog and Magog from attacking mankind.

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