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Quran Dictionary

Look up Quranic words โ€” their root letters, root meanings, and every ayath where they appear.

1,671 words

ูƒูˆูŠ

k-w-y

The root ูƒูˆูŠ primarily means to iron clothes, to press them with heat to smooth them. It also refers to cauterizing, burning with a hot iron for medicinal purposes or punishment.

Root: ูƒ-ูˆ-ูŠ1 occurrences

ูƒูŠุฏ

k-y-d

The root ูƒูŠุฏ (kyd) primarily means to deceive, beguile, or circumvent someone, often with ill intent or clandestinely.

Root: ูƒ-ูŠ-ุฏ10 occurrences

ูƒูŠู

k-y-f

The root ูƒูŽูŠูŽู‘ููŽ (kayyafa) and its derivatives, used by Muslim theologians, mean to specify something by its quality. These terms were formed by analogy, not directly heard from ancient Arabs.

Root: ูƒ-ูŠ-ู10 occurrences

ูƒูŠู„

k-y-l

A ู…ููƒู’ูŠูŽุงู„ูŒ (mikyal) is a device used to measure grains like corn. It refers to a specific capacity measure, similar to how we use terms like "bushel" or "liter" today.

Root: ูƒ-ูŠ-ู„10 occurrences

ูƒูŠู†

k-y-n

The root ูƒูŠู† (kyn) is related to the root ุณูƒู† (skn), meaning to be still or quiet. It also connects to ูƒูˆู† (kwn), which implies existence or being.

Root: ูƒ-ูŠ-ู†2 occurrences

ูƒุธู…

k-z-h-m

The root ูƒุธู… (kzhm) primarily means to repress or restrain, especially one's wrath or rage. It implies holding back or suppressing something, often an emotion.

Root: ูƒ-ุธ-ู…6 occurrences

ูƒุฃุณ

k-ฤ-s

The primary meaning of ูƒุฃุณ (kฤs) is a "cup" or "goblet" from which one drinks. It specifically refers to a vessel that contains liquid, often wine, and is ready for drinking.

Root: ูƒ-ุฃ-ุณ6 occurrences

ูƒุนุจ

k-สฟ-b

The primary meaning of ูƒุนุจ (kaสฟb) is an ankle-bone or any bone joint. It also refers to a die used in games, a lump of butter or dates, or a knot/joint of a reed.

Root: ูƒ-ุน-ุจ4 occurrences

ู„ุคู„ุค

l-2-l-2

The root ู„ุคู„ุค primarily refers to pearls, specifically large, round, and lustrous ones. It denotes precious gems found in shells, valued for their beauty and rarity.

Root: ู„-ุค-ู„-ุค6 occurrences

ู„ุจุจ

l-b-b

The root ู„ูŽุจูŽุจูŽ (lbb) primarily refers to the breast or chest, specifically the part where a necklace rests.

Root: ู„-ุจ-ุจ10 occurrences

ู„ุจุฏ

l-b-d

The root ู„ูŽุจูŽุฏูŽ (labada) primarily means to stick or adhere, especially to the ground. It can describe a bird lying on its breast or a person staying fixed in a place.

Root: ู„-ุจ-ุฏ2 occurrences

ู„ุจู†

l-b-n

The root LBN refers to frankincense, both the tree and its resin. The tree, now identified as Boswellia, produces a resin similar to pistachio nuts.

Root: ู„-ุจ-ู†2 occurrences

ู„ุจุณ

l-b-s

The root ู„ูŽุจูŽุณูŽ (labasa) primarily means "to put on or wear" a garment or armor. Tropically, it extends to "living with people" or "tolerating someone.

Root: ู„-ุจ-ุณ10 occurrences

ู„ุจุซ

l-b-t-h

The root ู„ุจุซ (lbth) primarily means to tarry, remain, or stay in a place. It also conveys the sense of pausing, waiting, or being patient.

Root: ู„-ุจ-ุซ10 occurrences

ู„ุฏุฏ

l-d-d

The root LDD primarily signifies intense contention, dispute, or obstinacy. It describes someone who is vehemently argumentative, quarrelsome, or stubbornly persistent in their opposition.

Root: ู„-ุฏ-ุฏ2 occurrences

ู„ุฐุฐ

l-d-h-d-h

The root ู„ุฐุฐ primarily means to be sweet, delicious, or pleasant. It refers to something that is agreeable to the taste or senses, causing enjoyment and delight.

Root: ู„-ุฐ-ุฐ3 occurrences

ู„ุฏู†

l-d-n

The term "ู…ูู†ู’ ู„ูŽุฏูู†ู’" (min ladun) means "from the time of" or "from the presence of.

Root: ู„-ุฏ-ู†10 occurrences

ู„ูู

l-f-f

The root LFF primarily means to wrap, fold, or roll something up, often implying a close or tight enclosure. It can also refer to things that are intertwined or dense, like thick foliage.

Root: ู„-ู-ู3 occurrences

ู„ูุช

l-f-t

The root ู„ูุช (lft) primarily means to twist, turn, or divert something from its intended direction. It can describe physically twisting an object or turning someone away from an opinion or path.

Root: ู„-ู-ุช3 occurrences

ู„ููˆ

l-f-w

The root LFW (ุชูŽู„ูŽุงููŽู‰) means to repair or set right something that is deficient or inconsistent. It implies correcting a shortcoming or making amends.

Root: ู„-ู-ูˆ3 occurrences

ู„ูุธ

l-f-z-h

The root ู„ูŽููŽุธูŽ (lafaza) primarily means to eject or cast forth something from the mouth, like spittle or food.

Root: ู„-ู-ุธ1 occurrences

ู„ูุญ

l-f-แธฅ

The root ู„ูุญ (lfH) primarily describes fire or hot wind (ุณู…ูˆู…) striking or smiting a face, causing a burning sensation. It can also mean to strike lightly with a sword.

Root: ู„-ู-ุญ1 occurrences

ู„ุบุจ

l-gh-b

The root ู„ุบุจ (lgb) primarily describes bad, disordered, or ill-composed feathers of an arrow, especially when they are uneven or incongruous.

Root: ู„-ุบ-ุจ2 occurrences

ู„ุบูˆ

l-gh-w

ู„ุบูˆ (laghw) refers to speech or actions that are vain, idle, or of no real account. It signifies something unprofitable or useless, often without serious intent.

Root: ู„-ุบ-ูˆ10 occurrences

ู„ู‡ุจ

l-h-b

The root ู„ู‡ุจ (lhb) primarily describes fire flaming or blazing, especially without smoke. It also refers to lightning flashing continuously.

Root: ู„-ู‡-ุจ3 occurrences

ู„ู‡ู…

l-h-m

The root ู„ูŽู‡ูŽู…ูŽ (lhm) primarily means for God to inspire or direct someone towards good or prosperity. It also signifies suggesting something to someone or putting an idea into their mind.

Root: ู„-ู‡-ู…1 occurrences

ู„ู‡ุซ

l-h-t-h

The root ู„ู‡ุซ (lhth) describes intense thirst or fatigue, often causing one to pant or put out their tongue, like a dog. It can also refer to a person being weary or exhausted.

Root: ู„-ู‡-ุซ1 occurrences

ู„ู‡ูˆ

l-h-w

The root LHW relates to the uvula, the fleshy part hanging in the back of the throat. It can also refer to the area between the tongue and the roof of the mouth, or the furthest part of the mouth.

Root: ู„-ู‡-ูˆ10 occurrences

ู„ุฌุฌ

l-j-j

The root "ljj" primarily describes something that is deep, vast, or enters deeply into something else.

Root: ู„-ุฌ-ุฌ4 occurrences

ู„ุฌุฃ

l-j-ฤ

The root "ljA" means to seek refuge or shelter. The eighth form, "iltajฤ," carries the same meaning, emphasizing the act of resorting to someone or something for protection.

Root: ู„-ุฌ-ุฃ3 occurrences

ู„ู…ู…

l-m-m

The root LMM primarily means to collect, gather, or bring together. It can also refer to approaching or drawing near.

Root: ู„-ู…-ู…2 occurrences

ู„ู…ุณ

l-m-s

The root ู„ู…ุณ (lms) primarily means to feel or touch, often with the hand, to test or perceive. It can also tropically mean to have sexual intercourse or to kiss.

Root: ู„-ู…-ุณ5 occurrences

ู„ู…ุฒ

l-m-z

The root "lmz" refers to someone who habitually blames, reproaches, or finds fault with others.

Root: ู„-ู…-ุฒ4 occurrences

ู„ู…ุญ

l-m-แธฅ

The root ู„ู…ุญ (lmH) primarily means to glance or take a quick, slight look at something, often unawares or from a distance.

Root: ู„-ู…-ุญ2 occurrences

ู„ู‚ุจ

l-q-b

A *laqab* is a by-name, surname, or nickname. It can be a name of reproach, which is forbidden in the Quran (49:11).

Root: ู„-ู‚-ุจ1 occurrences

ู„ู‚ู

l-q-f

The root ู„ู‚ู (lqf) means to seize or take something quickly, especially if it's thrown or said to you. It implies a swift and immediate grasp.

Root: ู„-ู‚-ู3 occurrences

ู„ู‚ู…

l-q-m

The root LQM primarily means to gobble or swallow a morsel quickly. It can also refer to putting morsels into one's mouth with the hand. The core idea is swift, often eager, consumption of food.

Root: ู„-ู‚-ู…1 occurrences

ู„ู‚ูŠ

l-q-y

The root L-Q-Y primarily signifies meeting or encountering, whether intentionally or by chance.

Root: ู„-ู‚-ูŠ10 occurrences

ู„ู‚ุญ

l-q-แธฅ

The root ู„ู‚ุญ (lqH) primarily means to impregnate or fecundate. It describes a stallion impregnating a she-camel or the artificial pollination of a palm tree.

Root: ู„-ู‚-ุญ1 occurrences

ู„ู‚ุท

l-q-แนญ

The root ู„ู‚ุท (lqT) refers to something picked up from the ground, often of little value, like lost property, fallen fruit, or gleanings from a harvest.

Root: ู„-ู‚-ุท2 occurrences

ู„ุณู†

l-s-n

The root ู„ุณู† (lisฤn) primarily refers to the tongue. However, it can also describe the projecting part of a sandal, the tongue of a balance, or even news/tidings.

Root: ู„-ุณ-ู†10 occurrences

ู„ูˆุฐ

l-w-d-h

The root "lwdh" primarily means to seek refuge, protection, or aid from someone or something. It also describes something encompassing or surrounding another, like a road around a house.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ุฐ1 occurrences

ู„ูˆู…

l-w-m

The root ู„ูˆู… (lwm) primarily means to blame, censure, or reprehend someone for something. It signifies finding fault or expressing disapproval.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ู…10 occurrences

ู„ูˆู†

l-w-n

The root LWN relates to color. It means to become colored, variegated, or diversified in color.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ู†7 occurrences

ู„ูˆุช

l-w-t

The root ู„ูˆุช (lwt) primarily means to distort or conceal information, telling something different from the truth. It can also mean to withhold or restrain someone from their path.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ุช1 occurrences

ู„ูˆูŠ

l-w-y

The root LWY primarily signifies bending, twisting, or turning something. It can also denote evading, delaying, or distorting.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ูŠ5 occurrences

ู„ูˆุญ

l-w-แธฅ

The root (lwH) primarily conveys the meaning of appearing, shining, or gleaming, like a star or lightning. It also describes something becoming apparent or manifest.

Root: ู„-ูˆ-ุญ6 occurrences

ู„ูŠู„

l-y-l

The root ู„ูŠู„ (layl) primarily refers to night. Related phrases include "daughters of the night" for wishes and anxieties, and "son of the night" for a thief or traveler.

Root: ู„-ูŠ-ู„10 occurrences

ู„ูŠู†

l-y-n

The root "lyn" describes something that is soft, gentle, or pliable. It can refer to physical softness, a smooth surface, or a gentle disposition.

Root: ู„-ูŠ-ู†5 occurrences

ู„ูŠุณ

l-y-s

The root "laysa" (ู„ูŠุณ) is a verb of negation, meaning "is not." It functions like "kana" (ูƒุงู†), making the subject nominative and the predicate accusative.

Root: ู„-ูŠ-ุณ10 occurrences

ู„ูŠุช

l-y-t

The root "lyt" primarily means to withhold, restrain, or diminish something. In the Quran, it appears in the sense of not diminishing one's reward for deeds.

Root: ู„-ูŠ-ุช1 occurrences

ู„ุฒุจ

l-z-b

The root ู„ุฒุจ (lazib) describes something adhering, fixed, or constant, like cohesive clay. It can also mean indispensable or necessary.

Root: ู„-ุฒ-ุจ1 occurrences

ู„ุธูŠ

l-z-h-y

The root ู„ุธูŠ (lzhy) primarily refers to a blazing, intensely burning fire, specifically the flame without smoke.

Root: ู„-ุธ-ูŠ1 occurrences

ู„ุฒู…

l-z-m

The root ู„ุฒู… (lzm) means to necessitate, oblige, or make something cleave to someone. It implies a strong, often inescapable, connection or decree.

Root: ู„-ุฒ-ู…5 occurrences

ู„ุนุจ

l-สฟ-b

The root ู„ูŽุนูุจูŽ (laสฟiba) primarily means to play, sport, or jest, contrasting with seriousness.

Root: ู„-ุน-ุจ10 occurrences

ู„ุนู†

l-สฟ-n

The root ู„ุนู† (lEn) can refer to the base or lower part of a palm tree's raceme. This is a less common meaning, found in specialized lexicon entries.

Root: ู„-ุน-ู†10 occurrences

ู„ุญุฏ

l-แธฅ-d

The root ู„ุญุฏ (lHd) primarily means to decline, deviate, or incline.

Root: ู„-ุญ-ุฏ6 occurrences

ู„ุญู

l-แธฅ-f

The root ู„ุญู (lHf) primarily refers to a covering or wrapper, especially a night-wrapper or a garment that is not lined or stuffed.

Root: ู„-ุญ-ู1 occurrences

ู„ุญู…

l-แธฅ-m

The root LHM relates to joining or closing things, like patching a hole in a garment or consolidating wounds.

Root: ู„-ุญ-ู…10 occurrences

ู„ุญู†

l-แธฅ-n

The root ู„ุญู† (lHn) refers to the meaning or intent of speech, often implying an indirect or ambiguous sense. It can also denote a grammatical error or barbarism in language.

Root: ู„-ุญ-ู†1 occurrences