Temple, Sanctuary
Pronunciation: hah-EE-kahl
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Haikal is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Temple". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: hah-EE-kahl. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
ہیکل
مضبوط تعمیر، قلعہ، عبادت گاہ
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
هيكل
قوي البنية، حصن، مكان للعبادة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
hah-EE-kahl
IPA
/hɑːˈiːkɑːl/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Zircon)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The name 'Haikal' is believed to refer to the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is the holiest site in Islam and the largest mosque in the world. The term 'Haikal' is derived from the Arabic word 'hajj kala', meaning 'the place of pilgrimage'. The Kaaba, a cuboid building at the center of the Masjid al-Haram, is the focal point of Islam and the direction of prayer (Qibla) for Muslims worldwide.
6th Century AD
The name 'Haikal' is also used in reference to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, one of the most revered sites in Islam. The Dome of the Rock was built by the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik in 691 AD to house the Islamic holy rock (Sacred Rock), which is believed to be a relic from the time of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). The name Haikal is used to describe the area surrounding the Dome of the Rock and refers to the compound that includes the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.
7th Century AD
Translations
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Haikal
Strong structure, fortress, place of worship
ہیکل
مضبوط تعمیر، قلعہ، عبادت گاہ
هيكل
قوي البنية، حصن، مكان للعبادة
हैکل
मजबूत संरचना, किला, पूजा स्थल
هایکل
پښتې قلعہ، مضبوط جوړښت
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