Girl's or boy's name · Word from the Quran
Yaqut: meaning and origin
ياقوت- Meaning
- Ruby, sapphire (precious stones)
- Arabic
- ياقوت
- Say it
- yaa-QOOT
- Gender
- Girl or boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Yakut, Yaqoot
- Source
- Quran 55:58
Where it comes from
"As if they were rubies and coral" (Quran 55:58).
كَأَنَّهُنَّ ٱلْيَاقُوتُ وَٱلْمَرْجَانُ
Surah Ar-Rahmaan, 55:58 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaqut mean?
Ruby, sapphire (precious stones).
How do you pronounce Yaqut?
Say it as yaa-QOOT; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written ياقوت.
Is Yaqut in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah Ar-Rahmaan (55:58).
Is Yaqut a boy's or girl's name?
Yaqut is used for both girls and boys.
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