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Quran Dictionary
Look up Quranic words — their root letters, root meanings, and every ayath where they appear.
1,671 words
عضل
ʿ-ḍ-l
The root عضل (EDl) primarily means to prevent or withhold, especially a woman from marrying, often wrongfully. It also describes someone becoming muscular or brawny.
Root: ع-ض-ل2 occurrences
عضو
ʿ-ḍ-w
The root EDw primarily means to divide or distribute something into parts, like dismembering an animal or distributing an inheritance.
Root: ع-ض-و1 occurrences
عضض
ʿ-ḍ-ḍ
The root عَضَضَ (ʿaḍaḍa) primarily means to bite or to seize with the teeth. It can also imply holding on firmly or clinging to something, often with a sense of regret or strong attachment.
Root: ع-ض-ض2 occurrences
عصب
ʿ-ṣ-b
The root عَصَبَ primarily means to twist, wind, fold, or bind something tightly. It can refer to binding a ram's testicles or a she-camel's thighs.
Root: ع-ص-ب5 occurrences
عصف
ʿ-ṣ-f
The root عصف (ESf) primarily describes the violent blowing of wind. It also extends to express swiftness in movement, like a fast camel or horse.
Root: ع-ص-ف6 occurrences
عصم
ʿ-ṣ-m
The root عِصَامٌ (ʿiṣām) refers to a tie or cord, like those used for water-skins or bags, to secure their contents or for carrying. It also denotes anything that provides protection or preservation.
Root: ع-ص-م10 occurrences
عصر
ʿ-ṣ-r
The root 'ESr' primarily means to press or squeeze something to extract its contents, like juice from grapes or water from a cloth.
Root: ع-ص-ر5 occurrences
عصو
ʿ-ṣ-w
The root ESw primarily refers to a staff or stick, originally 'عَصَوٌ'. It's used metaphorically for unity, as in 'collecting people together'.
Root: ع-ص-و10 occurrences
عصي
ʿ-ṣ-y
The root ع-ص-ي primarily means to disobey, rebel, or act contrary to a command or will. It implies resistance and opposition, often against authority or divine instruction.
Root: ع-ص-ي10 occurrences
عطف
ʿ-ṭ-f
The root عطف primarily means to incline or bend. It extends to showing affection, kindness, or compassion towards someone, like a mother camel to her young.
Root: ع-ط-ف1 occurrences
عطل
ʿ-ṭ-l
The root عطل (ETl) primarily describes a woman without ornaments. It extends to being destitute of anything, like property or discipline.
Root: ع-ط-ل2 occurrences
عطو
ʿ-ṭ-w
The root ETw primarily means to take or handle something, often with the hand. It can also imply contending in taking or giving, or standing on tiptoes to reach.
Root: ع-ط-و10 occurrences
ضبح
ḍ-b-ḥ
The root ضبح (DbH) primarily describes the panting or hard breathing of horses, especially when running or fatigued.
Root: ض-ب-ح1 occurrences
ضدد
ḍ-d-d
The root ضدد (Ddd) primarily signifies opposition, contrariety, or being an antagonist. It denotes something that is against or contrary to another, whether in nature, action, or opinion.
Root: ض-د-د1 occurrences
ضفدع
ḍ-f-d-ʿ
The root ضفدع (DfdE) primarily refers to a frog, a reptile found in rivers. Its flesh, cooked with olive oil, is believed to be an antidote for venom.
Root: ض-ف-د-ع1 occurrences
ضغن
ḍ-gh-n
The root ضغن (Dgn) primarily signifies rancor, malice, or intense hatred. It can also describe a difficult disposition in animals or an inclination/desire towards something or someone.
Root: ض-غ-ن2 occurrences
ضغث
ḍ-gh-t-h
A "ضِغْث" (dgith) is a handful of mixed herbs or twigs. It can also refer to anything collected together, like a bundle.
Root: ض-غ-ث3 occurrences
ضهأ
ḍ-h-ā
The root ضهأ (DhA) means to resemble, imitate, or conform with someone. It can also mean to be gentle or courteous. The verb is used in the Quran and can be read with or without a hamza.
Root: ض-ه-أ1 occurrences
ضجع
ḍ-j-ʿ
The root ضجع primarily means to lie down on one's side, or simply to lie or sleep.
Root: ض-ج-ع3 occurrences
ضلل
ḍ-l-l
The root ضلل primarily means to go astray, deviate from the right path, or err, whether intentionally or unintentionally. It can also imply being lost or perishing.
Root: ض-ل-ل10 occurrences
ضمم
ḍ-m-m
The root ضمم primarily signifies joining things together, adding one thing to another, or including something within a larger whole. It conveys the idea of combining or incorporating elements.
Root: ض-م-م2 occurrences
ضمر
ḍ-m-r
The root ضمر (Dmr) refers to something concealed, hidden, or not readily apparent. It often describes property, debts, or promises whose fulfillment is uncertain or not hoped for.
Root: ض-م-ر1 occurrences
ضنك
ḍ-n-k
The root ضنك (Dnk) primarily signifies narrowness, straitness, and hardship. It describes anything narrow or strait, like a place or a difficult life.
Root: ض-ن-ك1 occurrences
ضنن
ḍ-n-n
The root ضنن (Dnn) primarily means to be avaricious or stingy with something, to withhold it from others, or to grudge it.
Root: ض-ن-ن1 occurrences
ضرب
ḍ-r-b
The root "Drb" primarily means to strike or beat. It can also mean to set up (a tent), coin (money), seal (a writing), or impose (a tax).
Root: ض-ر-ب10 occurrences
ضرر
ḍ-r-r
The root ضَرَر primarily signifies harm, injury, or damage, whether physical or moral. It encompasses causing detriment to someone or something, and experiencing such adversity.
Root: ض-ر-ر10 occurrences
ضرع
ḍ-r-ʿ
The root ضرع (DrE) primarily describes a female animal's udder filling with milk before birth. It also means to lower, humble, or abase someone, often due to hardship like poverty or illness.
Root: ض-ر-ع8 occurrences
ضوأ
ḍ-w-ā
The root ضوأ (DwA) in form V, تضوّأ, describes someone standing in darkness to observe others by the light of their fire, without being seen themselves.
Root: ض-و-أ6 occurrences
ضيف
ḍ-y-f
The root ضيف (Dyf) primarily relates to inclining, leaning, or adjoining. It also signifies making someone a guest or offering refuge.
Root: ض-ي-ف6 occurrences
ضيق
ḍ-y-q
The root ضيق (Dyq) primarily means to be or become narrow or strait, the opposite of spacious.
Root: ض-ي-ق10 occurrences
ضير
ḍ-y-r
The root ضير (Dyr) primarily means to harm, injure, or hurt someone or something. It is often used interchangeably with the root ضر (Drr), carrying a similar sense of causing damage or detriment.
Root: ض-ي-ر1 occurrences
ضيز
ḍ-y-z
The root ضيز (Dyz) refers to an unjust or defective division. The Quranic term ضِيزَى (ḍīzā) describes an unfair distribution, emphasizing its inequitable nature.
Root: ض-ي-ز1 occurrences
ضيع
ḍ-y-ʿ
The root ضيع (DyE) primarily relates to perishing, being lost, or neglected. It can refer to an estate or land, especially if neglected, or a craft/occupation by which one earns a living.
Root: ض-ي-ع10 occurrences
ضأن
ḍ-ā-n
The root ضأن (DAn) primarily refers to sheep, specifically the fat-tailed kind. It denotes a single sheep or a flock, emphasizing their wool and meat.
Root: ض-أ-ن1 occurrences
ضعف
ḍ-ʿ-f
The root DEf primarily means "the like of a thing." Over time, it evolved to mean "the like and more," implying an unlimited addition or multiplication.
Root: ض-ع-ف10 occurrences
ضحك
ḍ-ḥ-k
The root ضحك (DHk) primarily means "to laugh," expressing joy or wonder. It can also describe the opening of flowers, the glistening of water, or the bursting of a palm spathe.
Root: ض-ح-ك10 occurrences
ضحو
ḍ-ḥ-w
The root ضحو (DHw) primarily relates to actions performed during the forenoon (ضُحَى). It describes coming to someone, pasturing animals, or feeding people during this time.
Root: ض-ح-و7 occurrences
حبب
ḥ-b-b
The root HBB primarily conveys the meaning of love, affection, and being beloved. It also encompasses the idea of producing seeds or grains, and by extension, becoming pregnant or having a full udder.
Root: ح-ب-ب10 occurrences
حبك
ḥ-b-k
The root Hbk refers to ripples, streaks, or patterns found in various things like sand, water, hair, and even the sky.
Root: ح-ب-ك1 occurrences
حبل
ḥ-b-l
The root HBL primarily means "rope" or "cord," used for tying or as a halter. Metaphorically, it signifies a "bond," "connection," or "covenant," especially with God or people.
Root: ح-ب-ل6 occurrences
حبر
ḥ-b-r
The root Hbr refers to the "hubara," a type of bustard bird. It's known for its dust-colored plumage, long neck, and is often preyed upon.
Root: ح-ب-ر6 occurrences
حبس
ḥ-b-s
The root حبس (Hbs) primarily means to confine, restrict, or prevent. It signifies holding something back, like detaining a person or restraining an animal.
Root: ح-ب-س2 occurrences
حبط
ḥ-b-ṭ
The root حبط (HbT) primarily describes a beast's belly swelling from unwholesome food, leading to sickness or death.
Root: ح-ب-ط10 occurrences
حدب
ḥ-d-b
The root H-D-B describes something humpbacked or prominent, like a person's back or a sand dune. It can also refer to a lean animal whose bones show.
Root: ح-د-ب1 occurrences
حدد
ḥ-d-d
The root H-D-D primarily means to define, limit, or set boundaries. It can refer to making something distinct or sharp, like a sword's edge.
Root: ح-د-د10 occurrences
حذر
ḥ-d-h-r
The root حذر (Hdhr) conveys caution, wariness, and vigilance. It describes someone who is prepared, on guard, or fearful.
Root: ح-ذ-ر10 occurrences
حدق
ḥ-d-q
The root Hdq primarily refers to the black part of the eye, including the iris and pupil. It can also denote the entire eye.
Root: ح-د-ق3 occurrences
حدث
ḥ-d-t-h
The root Hdth primarily signifies novelty or innovation, especially in religious matters, often implying disapproval. It also refers to accidents, misfortunes, or calamities.
Root: ح-د-ث10 occurrences
حفد
ḥ-f-d
The root HFD primarily describes quick, continuous movement, like a camel's pace. It also signifies being quick, active, or prompt in affairs, service, or work.
Root: ح-ف-د1 occurrences
حفف
ḥ-f-f
The root HFF primarily means to surround, encompass, or encircle something. It can also imply being light, swift, or having little hair. The core idea often relates to being on all sides of something.
Root: ح-ف-ف2 occurrences
حفر
ḥ-f-r
The root حفر primarily means "to dig" or "excavate." It can also describe a torrent furrowing a valley or a rain of unknown extent. Figuratively, it means to search into an affair or to emaciate.
Root: ح-ف-ر2 occurrences
حفو
ḥ-f-w
The root HFW primarily describes walking barefoot or having worn-down feet. It also conveys showing great honor, kindness, and diligent inquiry towards someone.
Root: ح-ف-و3 occurrences
حفظ
ḥ-f-z-h
The root حفظ (Hfzh) means to keep, preserve, guard, or take care of something. It also refers to memorizing, especially the Quran, and being mindful of God's ordinances.
Root: ح-ف-ظ10 occurrences
حجب
ḥ-j-b
The root HJB primarily means to prevent, hinder, or conceal. A "hijab" is anything that veils, hides, or forms a barrier, whether physical or abstract.
Root: ح-ج-ب8 occurrences
حجج
ḥ-j-j
The root H-J-J primarily signifies the act of going or repairing to a place or person, often with the intention of visiting or performing a pilgrimage.
Root: ح-ج-ج10 occurrences
حجر
ḥ-j-r
The root حجر (Hjr) primarily means "forbidden" or "prohibited." It can refer to something unlawful, inviolable, or sacred.
Root: ح-ج-ر10 occurrences
حجز
ḥ-j-z
The root حجز (Hjz) primarily refers to the place where a garment is tied around the waist, like a belt or waistband. Figuratively, it denotes patience and hardiness, or abstaining from unlawful acts.
Root: ح-ج-ز2 occurrences
حكم
ḥ-k-m
The root H-K-M primarily means to prevent or restrain someone from evil or undesired actions. It also refers to curbing a horse or controlling events.
Root: ح-ك-م10 occurrences
حلف
ḥ-l-f
The root Hlf refers to a type of tall, coarse grass that grows near water, known as *halfa'*. It's rough to the touch and sometimes eaten by animals.
Root: ح-ل-ف10 occurrences
حلل
ḥ-l-l
The root H-L-L primarily signifies untying, loosening, or solving something. It also conveys the idea of descending, alighting, or becoming permissible.
Root: ح-ل-ل10 occurrences