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jinn in Malay

jin

/d͡ʒɪn/

jinn in Malay: jin. In English, jinn means a human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

Malay words for jinn

spirit
jin

English meaning of jinn

  1. noun A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

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Questions about jinn in Malay

What is the meaning of jinn in Malay?
Jinn in Malay is jin.
Apakah maksud jinn dalam bahasa Melayu?
Jinn: jin.
What does jinn mean in English?
Jinn means a human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

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