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Mulk

/MULK/

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Meaning

Kingdom

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ู„ูƒ
Urdu ู…ู„ฺฉ
Persian ู…ุงู„ฺฉ
Turkish Mรผlk
Bengali เฆฎเงเฆฒเฆ•
Pashto ู…ู„ูˆฺฉ

Alternate Spellings

The name Mulk is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Kingdom', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Mulk has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mulk comes from the same Arabic root m-l-k as Malik, meaning "to reign." It is translated as "kingdom" or "dominion," and "Al-Mulk" (The Sovereignty) is the title of Surah 67.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ู…-ู„-ูƒ (m-l-k, 'to possess, rule'). Mulk means 'kingdom, dominion.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Mulk (the Dominion/Sovereignty) describes Allah's total ownership and authority over creation.

Quranic Connection

Surah 67, 'Al-Mulk,' is named after it and opens by blessing the One 'in whose hand is dominion.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.