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Tanzil

/tan-ZEEL/

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Meaning

Revelation, sending down

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic تنزيل
Urdu تنزیل
Persian تنزیل
Bengali তানজিল
Pashto تنزیل

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Tanzil is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Revelation, sending down', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Tanzil is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tanzil comes from the Arabic root n-z-l, meaning "to send down." "Tanzil" is a Quranic term describing the revelation itself, as in "tanzilu al-kitab," the sending down of the Book (32:2).

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ن-ز-ل (n-z-l, 'to descend'). Tanzil means 'revelation, sending down.'

Islamic Significance

Tanzil is a Quranic term for its own revelation, describing it as sent down progressively.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 32:2 and 26:192.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.