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Makan

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مكان

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Makan
  2. Detailed Meaning of Makan
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Makan in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Makan

How to pronounce Makan

MUst + CAt + New

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Makan in Arabicمكان
Quranic Nature
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Directly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of MakanMakaan Mekan
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
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M-K-N

2. Detailed Meaning of Makan

Makan is an Arabic name for boys that means “place”. It is used 28 times in the Quran.

They said, “O chief, indeed he has a father [who is] an old man, so take one of us in place of him. Indeed, we see you as a doer of good.” (Quran 12:78)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Makan Written in Arabic

Makan written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Makan written in naskh script
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Makan written in Quranic script (Quranic Naskh)

The Muslim name Makan written in Quranic naskh script
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Makan written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script

The Muslim name Makan written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script
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Makan written in Nastaliq calligraphic script

The Muslim name word Makan written in Nastaliq calligraphic script
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Makan written in Ruqaa calligraphic script

The Muslim name Makan written in Ruqaa calligraphic script
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Makan written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script (from West Africa)

The Muslim name Makan written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script
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