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Qarin

/qah-REEN/

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Meaning

Companion

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Sahabi

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic قارين
Urdu قرن
Persian قرین
Turkish Karin
Bengali কারিন
Indonesian Karin
Pashto قرن

Alternate Spellings

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

Pronounced as Qarin, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qarin comes from the Arabic root q-r-n, meaning "companion." The Quran (43:36) uses this word describing a constant companion assigned to a person.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ق-ر-ن (q-r-n, 'to join, accompany'). Qarin means 'companion.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran uses qarin both neutrally for a companion and, in some verses, for a devil assigned to lead one astray.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 43:36 and 50:23.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.