Zulqerneyn means “"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zulqerneyn is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Zulqerneyn mean?
ئىسكەندەر زۇلقەرنەيننىڭ لەقىمى (قوش مۈڭگۈزلۈك دېگەن بولىدۇ)، بۇ ئىسىم رىۋايەتلەردىكى ئىسكەندەرنى ئۇلۇغلاپ قويۇلغان بولۇشى مۇمكىنLiteral meaning
Zulqerneyn (زۇلقەرنەين) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
the name may have been given in honour of the legendary Iskandar
Zulqerneyn in Uyghur
What does Zulqerneyn mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇلقەرنەين, Zulqerneyn (ULY transliteration), زۇلقەر, Zulqen, زۇلقەن and Zulqer. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zulqerneyn come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zulqerneyn a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zulqerneyn is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zulqerneyn across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇلقەرنەينArabic script زۇلقەرArabic script, variant ZulqenLatin, variant زۇلقەنArabic script, variant ZulqerLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zulqerneyn
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| زۇلقەرنەين[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zulqerneyn[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| زۇلقەر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zulqen[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زۇلقەن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zulqer[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Zulqerneyn
Variants and linked names
- ZulqenGirl“"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn”
Sibling names for Zulqerneyn
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zulqerneyn rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SetidinBoy“fortress of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- GülisenemGirl“beautiful girl, the most beautiful of beauties”same language (uyghur)
- GülinisayimGirl“my flower-like daughter”same language (uyghur)
- ShawazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur)
- RayitBoy“young soldier; guide”same language (uyghur)
- “wave”same language (uyghur)
- TashmewlaBoy“the name Tash with the epithet Mewla”same language (uyghur)
- SeynajiBoy“Se'din with the epithet haji”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zulqerneyn
What does the name Zulqerneyn mean?
Zulqerneyn means “"the two-horned", epithet of Iskandar Zulqerneyn”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zulqerneyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Zulqerneyn is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zulqerneyn come from?
Zulqerneyn is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zulqerneyn?
Zulqerneyn is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zulqerneyn spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زۇلقەرنەين (Arabic script), زۇلقەر (Arabic script), Zulqen (Latin), زۇلقەن (Arabic script), Zulqer (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zulqerneyn have?
Zulqerneyn has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئىسكەندەر زۇلقەرنەيننىڭ لەقىمى (قوش مۈڭگۈزلۈك دېگەن بولىدۇ)، بۇ ئىسىم رىۋايەتلەردىكى ئىسكەندەرنى ئۇلۇغلاپ قويۇلغان بولۇشى مۇمكىن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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