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Quran Dictionary
Look up Quranic words — their root letters, root meanings, and every ayath where they appear.
1,671 words
بلس
b-l-s
The root بلس (bls) refers to the balsam tree, specifically the species producing the balsam of Mecca. This tree, or shrub, has fragrant leaves and berries.
Root: ب-ل-س5 occurrences
بلو
b-l-w
The root بلو (blw) primarily means to test or try, often with the intent of revealing something.
Root: ب-ل-و10 occurrences
بلع
b-l-ʿ
The root ب-ل-ع (b-l-ʿ) primarily relates to swallowing. It describes someone who is voracious or a great eater.
Root: ب-ل-ع1 occurrences
بنن
b-n-n
The root بَنَن (bnn) primarily refers to the fingertips or the tips of the fingers and toes. It can also denote the extremities or ends of anything.
Root: ب-ن-ن2 occurrences
بني
b-n-y
The root B-N-Y primarily signifies building, constructing, or erecting something, often with the sense of raising it up.
Root: ب-ن-ي10 occurrences
بقل
b-q-l
The root بقل (bql) refers to tender, annual plants or herbs, distinct from shrubs or trees, that grow from seeds and don't have a permanent rootstock.
Root: ب-ق-ل1 occurrences
بقر
b-q-r
The root بقر (bqr) primarily refers to bovine animals, like cows and oxen, both domestic and wild.
Root: ب-ق-ر9 occurrences
بقي
b-q-y
The root بَقِيَ primarily means to remain, stay, or continue to exist after others have gone. It signifies permanence, endurance, or a remnant.
Root: ب-ق-ي10 occurrences
بقع
b-q-ʿ
The root بقع (bqE) relates to variegation or spottedness, often referring to a mix of colors like black and white.
Root: ب-ق-ع1 occurrences
برد
b-r-d
The root "برد" primarily means to be or become cold, chill, or cool, often implying a cessation of heat or motion. It can metaphorically refer to death, stillness, or the allaying of pain.
Root: ب-ر-د5 occurrences
برهن
b-r-h-n
The root برهن (burhān) signifies a clear, decisive, and strong evidence or proof. It's the kind of proof that necessarily implies truth.
Root: ب-ر-ه-ن8 occurrences
برج
b-r-j
The root "brj" refers to a tower, fortress, or a prominent part of a building. It can also denote the constellations or signs of the Zodiac in the heavens.
Root: ب-ر-ج6 occurrences
برك
b-r-k
The root برك (brk) primarily refers to a camel's breast, the part it rests on when kneeling. It also describes a herd of camels lying down.
Root: ب-ر-ك10 occurrences
برم
b-r-m
The root "brm" primarily refers to something twisted, like a rope made of two strands, often of different colors.
Root: ب-ر-م1 occurrences
برق
b-r-q
The root بَرَقَ (brq) primarily means to shine or gleam, like lightning or a polished sword. It also describes threatening, or a woman beautifying herself.
Root: ب-ر-ق7 occurrences
برر
b-r-r
The root برر (brr) primarily signifies being good, righteous, or pious. It encompasses truthfulness, extensive goodness, and dutifulness, especially towards parents.
Root: ب-ر-ر10 occurrences
برز
b-r-z
The root بَرَزَ (baraza) primarily means to go or come out, to issue forth, or to appear after being hidden.
Root: ب-ر-ز9 occurrences
برزخ
b-r-z-k-h
Barzakh refers to an intervening barrier or obstruction between two things. In a religious context, it denotes the period between death and resurrection.
Root: ب-ر-ز-خ3 occurrences
برأ
b-r-ā
The root برأ (brA) primarily means to be clear or free from something, like recovering from illness or being absolved from debt.
Root: ب-ر-أ10 occurrences
برح
b-r-ḥ
The root برح (brH) primarily signifies 'to depart' or 'to cease.' It can describe physical departure from a place or the cessation of a state, like a secret becoming apparent.
Root: ب-ر-ح3 occurrences
برص
b-r-ṣ
] having the disease called بَرَصٌ : fem
Root: ب-ر-ص2 occurrences
بشر
b-s-h-r
The root "b-sh-r" primarily means to strip or pare something, revealing its underlying surface. This can refer to skin, the ground, or even a mustache.
Root: ب-ش-ر10 occurrences
بسل
b-s-l
The root بسل (bsl) primarily means to prevent or hinder. It also describes a stern, frowning facial expression, often due to courage or anger.
Root: ب-س-ل1 occurrences
بسم
b-s-m
The root "bsm" primarily means "to smile," a gentle, soundless laugh, less intense than full laughter.
Root: ب-س-م1 occurrences
بسق
b-s-q
The root بسق (bsq) primarily describes something becoming tall, especially palm trees. It can also mean to overcome or excel others, or to become skilled in knowledge.
Root: ب-س-ق1 occurrences
بسر
b-s-r
1 بَسَرَ بسر سر He took anything when it was fresh, juicy, moist, or not flaccid
Root: ب-س-ر2 occurrences
بسس
b-s-s
The root بَسَسَ (bassa) primarily means to crumble or break something into small pieces, like dry bread or flour. It also refers to driving away or scattering things, such as camels.
Root: ب-س-س1 occurrences
بسط
b-s-ṭ
The root بسط (bsT) primarily means to spread, expand, or extend something. It can refer to physical objects like garments or hands, or abstract concepts like sustenance or justice.
Root: ب-س-ط10 occurrences
بثث
b-t-h-t-h
The root بثث (bthth) primarily means to scatter, disperse, or spread something widely. It can also refer to revealing or disclosing a secret, or expressing one's grief and sorrow.
Root: ب-ث-ث9 occurrences
بتك
b-t-k
The root بَتَكَ (bataka) means to cut or sever something completely, often from its root. It can also mean to pluck out, like a hair or feather.
Root: ب-ت-ك1 occurrences
بتل
b-t-l
The root بَتَلَ (batala) means to cut off, sever, or separate something from another. It can also refer to making something obligatory, like a pilgrimage or a gift of a house for life.
Root: ب-ت-ل1 occurrences
بتر
b-t-r
The root "btr" refers to something cut off, especially a tail. It can describe a short-tailed serpent or a water-bag without a loop.
Root: ب-ت-ر1 occurrences
بوب
b-w-b
The root بوب (bwb) primarily refers to a "door" or "gate," a place of entrance, or the object used to close it. It can also metaphorically mean a "means of access" or "attainment" to something.
Root: ب-و-ب10 occurrences
بول
b-w-l
The root ب و ل (bāl) primarily refers to a state, condition, or case, often implying something one cares about. It can also signify the heart, mind, or attention.
Root: ب-و-ل4 occurrences
بور
b-w-r
The root "bwr" primarily means to perish or become corrupt. It describes land becoming barren, work being in vain, or goods becoming unsaleable.
Root: ب-و-ر5 occurrences
بوأ
b-w-ā
The root بوأ (bwA) is not directly defined here. Instead, it points to other entries. "جُوْزُ بَوَّا" refers to the entry for "جوز" (jawz), and "خَيْرُ بَوَّآءُ" refers to the entry for "خير" (khayr).
Root: ب-و-أ10 occurrences
بيد
b-y-d
بَيْدَ (bayda) is a particle meaning "except that" or "but," often used to introduce a contrasting idea. It can also mean "because of" or "on account of.
Root: ب-ي-د1 occurrences
بين
b-y-n
The root "byn" has two opposite meanings: separation and union. It can refer to the distance between things or people, or the state of affairs between them, whether good or bad.
Root: ب-ي-ن10 occurrences
بيت
b-y-t
A "bayt" is primarily a tent, often made of hair or wool, varying in size and number of poles. It also refers to any house, dwelling, or chamber, including structures of clay or stone.
Root: ب-ي-ت10 occurrences
بيع
b-y-ʿ
The root "byE" primarily means to exchange property, encompassing both selling and buying. It can also mean to offer something for sale.
Root: ب-ي-ع10 occurrences
بيض
b-y-ḍ
The root "byD" primarily refers to an egg, especially an ostrich egg, due to its whiteness. It can also metaphorically describe a helmet, a testicle, or the core of something.
Root: ب-ي-ض10 occurrences
بزغ
b-z-gh
The root ب-ز-غ primarily means "to begin to rise or come forth." It describes the emergence of a tusk or the sun/moon appearing.
Root: ب-ز-غ2 occurrences
بأر
b-ā-r
The root بأر (bAr) primarily refers to digging or excavating the earth to create a well.
Root: ب-أ-ر1 occurrences
بأس
b-ā-s
The root بأس (bAs) primarily conveys the idea of strength, courage, and severity, often in the context of war or adversity. It can also denote distress, misfortune, or a state of being in need.
Root: ب-أ-س10 occurrences
بعد
b-ʿ-d
The root بَعُدَ primarily means to be or become distant, remote, or far off. It can also signify perishing or dying. In some contexts, it expresses improbability or reaching an extreme degree.
Root: ب-ع-د10 occurrences
بعل
b-ʿ-l
The root بعل (ba'l) primarily refers to a husband, lord, or owner. It can also denote an idol worshipped by ancient peoples, as mentioned in the Quran.
Root: ب-ع-ل5 occurrences
بعر
b-ʿ-r
A *ba'īr* is a camel, male or female, like *insān* for humans. It's commonly used for male camels, specifically those in their fifth or ninth year.
Root: ب-ع-ر2 occurrences
بعث
b-ʿ-t-h
The root بعث (b-ʿ-th) primarily means to remove restraint, enabling free action. It signifies sending someone or something, rousing or exciting, and awakening from sleep.
Root: ب-ع-ث10 occurrences
بعثر
b-ʿ-t-h-r
The root بعثر (baʿthara) means to uncover, raise, or bring forth what is hidden, like treasures from graves. It also means to scatter, disperse, or turn things over, and to examine or search for news.
Root: ب-ع-ث-ر2 occurrences
بعض
b-ʿ-ḍ
The root بَعْض (bED) primarily means "some" or "a part/portion" of something, whether small or large. It can refer to people or things.
Root: ب-ع-ض10 occurrences
بضع
b-ḍ-ʿ
The root بضع (bDE) refers to a small, indefinite number, typically from three to nine. It can also denote a number between thirteen and nineteen when combined with 'ashara (ten).
Root: ب-ض-ع6 occurrences
بحر
b-ḥ-r
The root "bHr" primarily refers to a large body of water, whether a sea or a great river.
Root: ب-ح-ر10 occurrences
بحث
b-ḥ-t-h
The root بَحَثَ (baḥatha) means to search or seek for something, often by digging or scraping the earth.
Root: ب-ح-ث1 occurrences
بصل
b-ṣ-l
The root بصل (b-ṣ-l) primarily refers to the common onion (Allium cepa). It can also denote any bulbous plant, like saffron bulbs or squill.
Root: ب-ص-ل1 occurrences
بصر
b-ṣ-r
The root بصر (bSr) relates to mental perception, understanding, and insight, often contrasted with physical sight. It also signifies knowledge, firm belief, and constancy in religion.
Root: ب-ص-ر10 occurrences
بطل
b-ṭ-l
The root بطل (bTl) primarily means something becoming false, vain, useless, or null, like a deed or an assertion. It also describes a person becoming idle or unoccupied.
Root: ب-ط-ل10 occurrences
بطن
b-ṭ-n
The root "b-t-n" primarily refers to the belly or abdomen, the inner part of the body. It also extends to mean the inside or interior of anything, like a valley or city.
Root: ب-ط-ن10 occurrences
بطر
b-ṭ-r
The root بَطِرَ (baṭira) primarily means to exult excessively, behave insolently, and be ungrateful, often due to wealth. It implies a lack of thankfulness and a turning away from what is right.
Root: ب-ط-ر2 occurrences
بطش
b-ṭ-s-h
The root بطش (b-ṭ-sh) primarily means to seize or assault with violence and force. It can also describe taking hold of something strongly or a hand working/laboring.
Root: ب-ط-ش8 occurrences
بطأ
b-ṭ-ā
The root بطأ (bTA) describes something that is slow. The form أَبْطَأُ means "more" or "most slow," indicating a comparative or superlative degree of slowness.
Root: ب-ط-أ1 occurrences