Dhu'l-Kifl
Dhu'l-Kifl proper noun: a prophet of Islam, sometimes identified with Ezekiel in the Bible.
Proper noun
Dhu'l-Kifl
Dhu'l-Kifl meaning in Hindi, Urdu and Arabic
Dhu'l-Kifl in Hindi
- prophet
- ज़ुलकिफ़्ल zulkifl
Dhu'l-Kifl in Urdu
- prophet
- ذو الکفل
Dhu'l-Kifl in Arabic
- prophet
- ذُو الْكِفْل ḏū l-kifl
Forms of Dhu'l-Kifl
| alternative form | Dhu al-Kifl |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Dhul-Kifl |
| alternative form | Zulkifl |
| alternative form | Zul-Kifl |
| alternative form | Zu'l-Kifl |
Origin of Dhu'l-Kifl
Borrowed from Arabic ذُو الْكِفْل (ḏū l-kifl) From Arabic ذُو (ḏū, “owner”) and كِفْل (kifl, “lot, portion, share”): "He who possesses the lot." The meaning of this is unclear. First attested in the Quran (at 21:85 and 38:48).
Questions about Dhu'l-Kifl
- What does Dhu'l-Kifl mean?
- Dhu'l-Kifl means a prophet of Islam, sometimes identified with Ezekiel in the Bible.
- What is Dhu'l-Kifl in Hindi?
- Dhu'l-Kifl in Hindi is ज़ुलकिफ़्ल (zulkifl). See Dhu'l-Kifl meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Dhu'l-Kifl?
- Dhu'l-Kifl is a proper noun.
Words near Dhu'l-Kifl in the dictionary
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