Arabic & Fársí transcription list and glossary for Bahá’ís Contents

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Ka’b, Ka’ba, Ka’aba, Ka’iba Ka’b, Ka’ba, Ka’ába, Ka’iba to be dejected, dispirited, downcast, sad

Ka’b, Ki’ab, Ku’ub Ka‘b, pl. Ki‘áb, Ku‘úb knot, knob, node (of cane); joint, articulation; ankle, anklebone

Ka’ba, Ka’abat, Ka’bih Ka‘ba (Ar), pl. Ka‘abát, Pers. Ka‘bih cube, cubic structure; (figurative) shrine; object of veneration, focus of interest. The cubic building (the Kaaba (al-Ka‘ba) or the exalted Kaaba (al-Ka‘ba al-Musharrafah)) in the centre of the Mosque at Mecca that contains the Black Stone (al-Ḥajar al-Aswad). The sanctuary is believed to have been originally built by Ibráhím (Abraham) and Ismá‘íl (Ishmael), and appointed by Muḥammad as the Qiblih (the Point of Adoration) to which people turn in prayer in Mecca. The structure is 13.1 (43’) x 11.03 (36.2’) x 12.86 (42.2’) (HxWxD)

Ka’b-ibn-i-Ashraf Ka‘b-ibn-i-Ashraf a hermit who denounced Muḥammad as an imposter

Kabara, Kabr, Kabri Kabara, Kabr to exceed in age (someone by), be older (than someone). Aqueduct from Kabrí (ne of Nahariya) to ‘Akká.

Kabir, Kibar Kabír, pl. Kibár great, big, large, sizable; bulky, voluminous, spacious; extensive, comprehensive; significant, considerable, formidable, huge, vast, enormous; powerful, influential, distinguished, eminent; important; old. e.g. Amír Kabír. Superlative form of kabura.

Kabul Kábul capital of Afghanistan

Kabura Kabura to be or become great, big, large, to grow, increase

Kadhdhab Kadhdháb liar, swindler; lying, untruthful; false, deceitful

Kadhub Kadhúb liar

Kad-Khuda Kad-Khudá Pers. chief officer of a district; a mayor, magistrate, alderman or bailiff. Head man of a village, town, district or ward.

Kaf Káf Arabic letter (k)

Kaffara, Kaffarih Kaffára, Pers. also Kaffárih penance, atonement (‘an for a sin), expiation (‘an of); reparation, amends; expiatory gifts, expiations (distributed to the poor at a funeral)

Kafi Káfí Pers. sufficient, enough; efficacious, effective; entire, perfect

Kafir, Kafirun, Kuffar, Kafara, Kifar Káfir, pl. Káfirún, Kuffár, Kafara, Kifár irreligious, unbelieving; unbeliever, infidel, atheist; ungrateful

Kafiya Káfíyá or Káfiya Pers. name of a celebrated grammatical work by ʿUthmán Ibn-‘Umar Ibn-al-Ḥájíb

Kafur Káfúr (kafur) (a fountain intended to be drunk by the true and firm believers)—literally camphor, a medicine that is given as a soothing tonic in Eastern medicine. It is cool and it may have a good odour. Symbolically it is referred to as a spring in heaven or an added spiritual flavour etc. Used to denote whiteness—a compound of all colours

Kahf, Kuhuf Kahf, pl. Kuhúf cave, cavern; depression, hollow, cavity

Kahraba Kahrabá’ and Kahrabá amber; electricity

Kahrabiya, Kahrabiya Kahrabá’íya and Kahrabíya electricity

Kahruba’i, Kahrabi Kahrubá’í and Kahrabí electric(al); electrician

Kaj Kulah (Kajkulah) Kaj Kuláh (or Kaj-Kuláh) Pers. a beau, literally “wearing the cap awry”; a beloved object

Kajawa (Kajawih, Kajavih, Kijawih) Kajawa, Kajáwa, Kazáwa Pers. a type of pannier, howdah or litter for women, placed on camels (sometimes mules). See Hawdaj

Kalam Kalám talking, speaking; speech; language, mode of expression, style; talk, conversation, discussion; debate, dispute, controversy; words, word, saying, utterance, statement, remark; aphorism, maxim, phrase, idiom, figure of speech; (grammar) sentence, clause. Described as “speculative theology” by Momen. In Islam “the term ‘theology’ has never been used. Instead, the term kalám (discourse on the divine) was coined because the term ‘theology’ was identified with the doctrine of the holy trinity.” Making the crooked straight, p. 786.

Kalantar Kalántar a mayor or prefecture of police?

Kalat-i-Nadiri Kalát-i-Nádirí Kalat Nader, city 80 km north of Mashhad

Kalb, Kilab Kalb, pl. Kiláb dog

Kalbasi Kalbásí Ḥájí Muḥammad-Ibráhím-i-Kalbásí

Kalim, Kalma, Kulama Kalím two meanings: 1. wounded, injured; sore; (pl. kalmá). 2. person addressed; speaker, spokesman, mouthpiece (pl. kulamá’). Hence, “The Interlocutor”—title of Mírzá Músá, Bahá’u’lláh’s faithful brother; also Áqáy-i Kalím, Master of Discourse, his usual full title.

Kalima (Kalimah, Kalimat), Kalim Kalima fem., pl. Kalimát, Kalim (Kalim is the collective masc. pl.) word; speech, address; utterance, remark, saying; aphorism, maxim; brief announcement, a few (introductory) words; short treatise; importance, weight, influence, authority, ascendancy, powerful position. Final Arabic letter is a tá mabúta, hence singular forms Kalimah and Kalimat.

Kalimat-i-Firdawsiyyih Kalimát-i-Firdawsíyyih “The Words of Paradise” by Bahá’u’lláh

Kalimat-i-Maknunih Kalimát-i-Maknúnih “The Hidden Words” by Bahá’u’lláh. Also known as Ṣaḥífiy-i-Fáṭimíyyih (Book of Fáṭimih)

Kalimu’llah Kalímu’lláh “One who converses with God”. Title given to Moses in the Islamic Dispensation.

Kam, Chand Kam, Pers. Chand (interrogative and exclamatory particle with following noun in accusative) how much? how many! how much!

Kamal, Kamalat Kamál, pl. Kamalát perfection; completeness; completion, consummation, conclusion, termination, windup; maturity, ripeness

Kamalu’d-Din-i-Naraqi Kamálu’d-Dín-i-Naráqí

Kamil, Kamala Kámil, Kamala perfect, consummate; genuine, sterling; complete, full, plenary, full-strength; completed, concluded; whole, entire, total, integral

Kamil-Muqaddam Kámil-Muqaddam

Kamran Kámrán Pers. name. successful, blessed, fortunate

Kana, Kawn (Kaun), Kiyan, Kainina Kána (Kawn, Kiyán, Kainína) to be (past tense); to exist; to happen, occur, take place. Kuntu (I was)

Kanad Kanád Pers. a turtle-dove

Kand Kand Pers. cutting. Village in the province of Ṭihrán.

Kangavar Kangávar Persian town west of Mt. Alvand and Hamadán.

Kanz, Kunuz Kanz, pl. Kunúz treasure

Kaqan, Khawaqin Kháqán, pl. Khawáqín overlord, ruler, sovereign, monarch, emperor

Kar, Karat Kár, pl. Karát work, job, occupation, business; calling, vocation, profession, trade. e.g. Ustádhkár

Karama (Kirama, Kiramat), Karamat Karáma(t), Karámát nobility; high- mindedness, noble-heartedness; generosity, magnanimity; liberality, munificence; honour, dignity; respect, esteem, standing, prestige; mark of honour, token of esteem, favour;—(pl.) miracle (worked by a saint)

Karand, Kirand (Kerand) Karand, Kirand a village about 100 km se of Ṭihrán, home of the ‘Alíyu’lláhís (an Islamic sect, followers of the Imám ‘Alí).

Karb Karb pressing heavily, weighing down the spirits (grief); drawing tight (a fetter); ploughing; twisting a rope; being near setting (the sun), almost extinguished (fire); affliction, anguish, vexation, distress

Karbala, Karbila Karbalá, Karbilá a Shi’ite holy city in ‘Iráq where the Imám Ḥusayn was murdered and is buried. Imám Ḥusayn said of the name: “Anguish and distress” (a combination of karb (the land that will cause many agonies) and balá’ (afflictions)). There are two villages of the same name in Fars and Zanjan Provinces. See Karb and Balá’

Karbala’i (Karbila’i) Mihdi Milani Karbalá’í Mihdí Mílání (Kerbelaiy Mehdi Milani) (Karbilá’í)

Karbala’i Karbalá’í prefixed title given to those performing the pilgrimage to Karbalá’

Karim, Kurama’, Kiram Karím, pl. Kuramá’, Kirám noble; distinguished, high-ranking, eminent; high-minded, noble-minded, noble-hearted; generous, liberal, munificent, hospitable, beneficent; benefactor; kind, kindly, friendly, amicable, obliging, gracious; respectable, honourable, decent; precious, valuable, costly; thoroughbred. Also “All-Bountiful”

Karkh al-Karkh a quarter in Baghdad bounded by the west bank of the Tigris River. Bahá'u'lláh's family moved to al-Karkh prior to His return from Kurdistan. Derived from the Syriac Karkha; citadel.

Karkuk (Kirkuk) Karkúk city in northern ‘Iráq

Karwan-saray (Karvan-saray) Kárwán-saráy Pers. caravanserai (roadside inn for travellers)

Kashan Káshán one of the oldest cities of Írán, located in north central Persia.

Kashanih Káshánih town (Keşan, Turkey) that Bahá’u’lláh passed through on His way to Gallipoli (100 km south of Edirne)

Kashf, Kushuf, Kushufat Kashf, pl. Kushúf, Kushúfát uncovering, disclosure; baring, exposure, unveiling; revelation, illumination (mysticism); investigation, inquiry, search, quest, study; examination, scrutiny; inspection; boy scout movement;—pl. report, account; statement, specification, enumeration; table, schedule, chart; list, roster, index, register, inventory;—(pl. kushúfát) discoveries

Kashfi Kashfí of or pertaining to boy scouts. “the Discloser” or “one who discovers and explains the divine secrets”

Kashfiya Kashfíya alternative name for the Shaykhis because God lifted (kashf) from their intellect and from their vision the veil of ignorance and lack of insight into the Religion, and removed the darkness of doubt and uncertainty from their minds and their hearts. They are the ones whose hearts God illumined with the light of guidance. The development of Shaykhí thought in Shí‘í Islam, p. 48.

Kashghar Káshghar (Kashgar) part of Sinkiang, China

Kashi Káshí Pers. short form of Káshání

Kashif Kashif Pers. a discoverer, revealer, detector

Kashifu’l-Ghita Kashifu’l-Ghiṭá’ Muḥammad Ḥusayn Káshif al-Ghiṭáʾ (b. 1294/1877–d. 1373/1953), a Shí‘a intellectual and marja‘ of Najaf.

Kashkul Kashkúl beggar’s bag; scrapbook; album. Described as a globe-shaped alms-basket (originally made from a sea-coconut) carried by dervishes.

Kasr, Kusur Kasr, pl. Kusúr breaking, fracturing; shattering, fragmentation; (pl.) break, breach, fracture; crack, rupture; fracture of a bone

Kasra Kasra defeat, breakdown, collapse; the vowel point for the short vowel i (grammar); nook of the house. See ḍamma and fatḥa

Kasr-i-Hudud Kasr-i-Ḥudúd lift or break bounds imposed by God

Katama, Katm, kitman Katama (Katm, Kitmán) to hide (something, from someone); to conceal, secrete, keep secret (something, from someone); to suppress, repress, restrain, check, curb, subdue (anger, passion); to hold (one’s breath); to lower, muffle (the voice); to stifle, smother, quench (fire)

Kathir, Kithar Kathír, pl. Kithár much, many, numerous, abundant, plentiful, copious; frequent; a large portion, a great deal, a great many, a lot

Kathiran Kathíran very, much, to a large extent; often, frequently

Kathiri Kathírí al-Kathírí, officially the Kathiri State of Seiyun in Hadhramaut (Arabic: al-Salṭanah al-Kathíríyah-Sayʾún-Ḥaḍramawt) was a sultanate in the Hadhramaut region of the southern Arabian Peninsula, in what is now part of Yemen and the Dhofar region of Oman.

Katib, Katibun, Kuttab Kátib, pl. Kátibún, Kuttáb, Kataba writer; scribe, scrivener; secretary; clerk typist; office worker, clerical employee; clerk, registrar, actuary, court clerk; notary; writer, author

Katiba, Katibat Kátiba, pl. Katibát woman secretary; authoress, writer

Katib-i-Sirr Kátibu’s-Sirr, Pers. Kátib-i-Sirr private secretary

Katibpur-Shahidi Kátibpúr-Shahídí

Katurah Katúráh Abraham’s third wife

Kawih (Kavih) Káwih Pers. “Kaveh” in Iranian mythology is a blacksmith (Áhangar) from Isfahan. Pers./Kurdish Káwa. May mean strength, vigour. May have derived from the Ar. Qahwa.

Kawkab (Kaukab, Kokab), Kawakib Kawkab pl. Kawákib star (also, figuratively, of screen, stage, etc.); white opacity in the cornea of the eye

Kawm (Kaum), Akwam, Kiman Kawm, pl. Akwám, Kímán heap, pile; hill;—pl. kímán especially garbage piles, refuse dump

Kawm as-Sa’aydah, Kawmu’s-Sa’ayidih Kawm aṣ-Ṣa‘áydah Per. Kawmu’ṣ-Ṣa’áyidih. A village about 8 km sw of Bibá, in Bibá (Beba) district, Muḥáfẓat Baní Sawíf (Beni Suef Governorate), 130 km ssw of Cairo, Egypt. A fierce attack on a small band of Bahá'ís in this village ended in being the “initial step”, Shoghi Effendi said, in “the eventual universal acceptance of the Bahá'í Faith, as one of the independent recognized religious systems of the world” (Bahá’í Administration, p. 101) by the Appellate religious court of Bibá, which delivered its judgement on 10 May 1925. (Priceless Pearl, p. 318). See also The Bahá’í World, III:48–50.

Kawmu Kawmú gathering, assembly, group of people

Kawn, Akwan Kawn, pl. Akwán being; existence; event, occurrence, incident

Kawthar, Kawsar Kawthar, Pers. Kawsar much, ample, abundant, plentiful, large quantity; al-Kawthar—name of a lake or river in Paradise (that Muḥammad saw on his mystic night journey, Qur’án 108:1) whence all the other rivers derive their source.

Kawus (Kavus) Káwús Pers. name of an ancient king of Persia; pure; elegant, graceful; radical; firm, constant; generous, noble; strengthened by divine aid; a subduer, conqueror; a spark; light, splendour, coruscation; swiftness, impetuosity.

Kay (Kai), Kayan Kay, pl. Kayán Pers. a star; the point made by the compasses at the centre of a circle; (pl.) great kings; the surname of the second dynasty of the Persian kings

Kayani, Kayaniyan Kayání, pl. Kayániyán Pers. of the Kayanian race; imperial, royal. Dynasty [time of Alexander the Great] of the Kayániyán (Keyanian) kings of Persia.

Kaykhusraw (Kaikhusraw) Kaykhusraw Pers. Also Kay Khusraw, Kay-Khusraw. Legendary Persian warrior

Kaysaniyya Kaysániyya Kaysanite, see Mukhtáriyya. Name may have been based on the kunya (surname) Kaysán, allegedly given to Al-Mukhtár (see Mukhtár) by ‘Alí, or the name of a freed Mawlá of ‘Alí who was killed at the Battle of Ṣiffín called Kaysán. More likely named after Abú ‘Amra Kaysán, a prominent Mawlá and chief of Al-Mukhtár’s personal bodyguard. The Kaysanites were also known as Ḥanafiyya (after Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥanafiyyah)

Kaywan (Kaiwan, Kayvan) Kaywán the planet Saturn; like-wise his orbit; a bow; the seventh heaven

Kazim Káẓim “One who suppresses his passion or anger” The title of the seventh Imám of the Shí‘ih.

Kazim Kaẓím filled with anger

Kazimayn Káẓimayn Káẓimayn (“Kazmin” or “Kazemain”) “the two Ká’ẓims” (Imám Músá al-Káẓim and Muḥammad al-Taqí, the seventh and ninth A’imma). Káẓimayn was a city built around the shrines of these A’imma—Al-Káẓimiya Mosque—now a suburb of Baghdád (about 7 km north of the city centre)

Kazimi-Manshadi Káẓimí-Manshádí

Kazim-i-Rashti Káẓim-i-Rashtí, Siyyid

Kazim-i-Zanjani Káẓim-i-Zanjání

Kaziran Kázirán (Kazerun) 90 km west of Shíráz

Kha Khá name of an Arabic letter

Khabar, Akhbar Khabar, pl. Akhbár news; information, intelligence: report, communication, message; notification; rumour; story; matter, affair. Traditions, sayings attributed to Muḥammad and to the Imams.

Khabar-Dar Khabar-Dár Pers. informed, appraised, certified; aware; careful, cautious; an informer, scout, spy; take care! beware! look out!

Khadar Khaḍár green, greenness, green colour; greens, herbs, pot-herbs

Khadhala, Khadhl, Khidhlan Khadhala (Khadhl, Khidhlán) to leave, abandon, forsake, desert, leave in the lurch (or someone); to stay behind; to disappoint; pass

Khadi’, Khuda’, Khud’an, Khid’an Kháḍi‘, pl. Khuḍa‘, Khuḍ‘án, Khiḍ‘án submissive, humble; obedient, pliant, tractable; subject, liable, prone (to something). Pers. may use Kházih (Khazih)

Khadi’, Khudda’, Khud’an, Khid’an Kháḍi‘, pl. Khuḍḍa‘, Khuḍ‘án, Khiḍ‘án submissive, humble; obedient, pliant, tractable; subject, liable, prone (to something)

Khadi’i Kháḍi‘í [Doubtful Kháḍí’í in MUHJ 1963–86, p. 502.]

Khadij Khadíj Pers. an abortion (of an animal)

Khadija (Khadijah or Khadijat), Khadijih Khadíja(h or t), Khadíjih Muḥammad’s first wife.

Khadijih Khanum Khadíjih Khánum Mother of Bahá’u’lláh. Children of second marriage—Daughters Sárih Khánum and Nisá Khánum. Sons Bahá’u’lláh, Mírzá Músá and Mírzá Mihdí

Khadijih-Bagum Khadíjih-Bagum wife of the Báb.

Khadijih-Sultan Khadíjih-Sulṭán

Khadim, Khuddam, Khudama Khádim, pl. Khuddám, Khudama domestic servant, help; manservant; woman servant; employee; attendant; waiter; deacon (Chr.) (Dhikru’lláh Khádem)

Khadimu’llah Khádimu’lláh “Servant of God” Title given to Mírzá Áqá Ján, he was the personal attendant of Bahá’u’lláh and later His amanuensis as well. (EGB, p. 65 by Balyuzi refers to the Tablet where the concept of Hand of the Cause of God is first mentioned in the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh)

Khadir Khaḍir green, verdant; verdure, greenery; young green crop (of grain)

Khadir, Khidir, Khidr al-Khaḍir, al-Khiḍir (al-Khiḍr) a well-known legendary figure (“The Green One”) or immortal saint. Identified as “One of our servants” Qur’án 18:65. His name is not mentioned in the Qur’án, but tradition gives it as Khiḍr. His knowledge is fresh and green, and drawn out of the living sources of life (Alláh). Equivalent in the Bible is considered to be Melchizedek. Bahíyya Khánum, p. 99 states the Cave of Khiḍr is the Cave of Elijah.

Khafi, Khafaya Khafí, pl. Khafáyá Pers. clandestine, concealed; secret. Quietly and privately, as in prayers, etc.

Khajih Khájih (“Title of honour”) Name of a fortress near the town of Nayríz.

Khal, Akhwal, Khu’ul, Khu’la Khál, pl. Akhwál, Khu’úl, Khu’úla (maternal) uncle;—(pl. khílán) mole, birthmark (on the face); patch, beauty spot

Khalal, Khilal Khalal, pl. Khilál gap, interval, interstice; cleft, crack, rupture, fissure; a defective, unbalanced state, imbalance; defectiveness, imperfection; fault, flaw, defeat, shortcoming; disturbance, upset, disorder; damage, injury, harm (that something suffers or suffered); khilála during; between; through

Khalaqa, (Khalq) Khalaqa (Khalq) to create, make, originate (something); to shape, form, mould (something)

Khaldun Khaldún Ibn-i-Khaldún (“Ibn-Kaldoon”) (a famous Oriental historian)

Khal-i-A’zam Khál-i-A‘ẓam “the Greatest Uncle” ‘Alí, Ḥájí Mírzá Siyyid, maternal uncle of the Báb

Khal-i-Asghar Khál-i-Aṣghar “Younger or Junior Uncle”

Khalid, Khwalid Khálid, pl. Khwálid everlasting, perpetual, eternal; immortal, deathless, undying; unforgettable, glorious;—pl. mountains

Khalidiya, Khalidiyyih Khálidíya(h), Pers. Khálidíyyih al-Khálidíya “belonging to Khálid”. Naqshbandíya Khálidíya, Khálidíya or Khálidí is the title of a branch of the Naqshbandíya Ṣúfí lineage, from the time of Khálid al-Baghdádí

Khalifa, Khulafa Khalífa, pl. Khulafá’, Khalá’if Caliph, literally, successor. The vicar, deputy, successor or representative of the Messenger of God (see Khiláfa);—pl. the institution, the Caliphate

Khalifatu Khalífatu successor of Muḥammad

Khalij, Khulj, Khuljan Khalíj pl. Khulj, Khulján bay, gulf; canal; al-Khalíj—name of Cairo’s ancient city canal that was abandoned and leveled at the end of the 19th century. al-Khalíj Farsí—the Persian Gulf

Khalil Khalíl, pl. Akhillá, Khullán friend, bosom friend; lovers. The Friend, Abraham.

Khalil-i-Khu’i Khalíl-i-Khu’í

Khalilu’llah Khalílu’lláh the Friend of God (Abraham is known as)

Khaliq Kháliq creative; Creator, Maker (God). Used as a name, preceded by ‘Abd (servant)—‘Abdu’l-Kháliq “Servant of the Creator”.

Khalis Kháliṣ Pers. pure, unsullied; unadulterated; white; name of a stream in the east of Baghdad on the banks of which a castle of the same name is situated

Khalis, Khullas Kháliṣ, pl. Khullaṣ Ar. clear; pure, unmixed, unadulterated; sincere, frank, candid, true; free, exempt (from)

Khalisizádih Kháliṣízádih itinerant traveller, Ákhúnd Turábí, Shaykh Muḥammad Kháliṣízádih

Khalkhal, Khalakhil Khalkhál, Khalákhíl anklet

Khall Khall vinegar. See Pers. Sirka

Khalq Khalq creation; making; origination; something which is created, a creation; creatures; people, man, mankind; physical constitution. Khalqan a creation

Khalq-i-Jadid Khalq-i-Jadíd Pers. (spiritual) rebirth

Khalwa, Khalwat Khalwa, pl. Khalawát privacy, solitude; seclusion, isolation, retirement; place of retirement or seclusion, retreat, recess; secluded room; hermitage; religious assembly hall of the Druses; booth, cabin

Khammar Khammár vintner, wine merchant, keeper of a wineshop

Khammar, ‘Udi Khammár, ‘Údí He placed the inscription “Greetings and salutations rest upon this mansion which increaseth in splendour through the passage of time. Manifold wonders and marvels are found therein, and pens are baffled in attempting to describe them” over his mansion’s door in ‘Akká (David Ruhe, Door of Hope). Grid co-ordinates 32.921563, 35.067297

Khamsa, Khams Khamsa, fem. Khams five

Khamsih Khamsih Persian province

Khan, Khanat Khán, pl. Khánát hostel, caravansary; inn, pub, tavern. Originally from the Mongolian term for a ruler; a title meaning prince, chieftain or man of rank.

Khandil Khándil pronunciation of Turkish Kandil (candle or oil lamp). Arabic qindíl

Khani Khání

Khan-i-’Arab Khán-i-‘Arab

Khan-i-’Avamid Khán-i-‘Avámíd Inn of Pillars, ‘Akká. Also known as Khán-i-Jurayní, or Khán al-‘Umdán. See ‘Awámíd.

Khan-i-Ahi Khán-i-Áhí Mírzá Majíd Khán-i-Áhí, a secretary of Russian Legation

Khanidan Khánidán Pers. to echo; to obtain celebrity

Khanih Khánih Pers. house

Khan-i-Kalantar Khán-i-Kalántar

Khan-i-Kashi Khán-i-Káshí

Khan-i-Kirmani Khán-i-Kirmání

Khan-i-Larijani Khán-i-Laríjání

Khan-i-Nuri Khán-i-Núrí

Khaniq, Khawaniq Khániq, Khawániq choking, strangling; suffocating, asphyxiating, stifling, smothering; throttling, throttle (in compounds; tech.); (pl.) choke coil, reactor (radio); gorge, ravine, canyon

Khaniqayn Khániqayn a town in ‘Iráq on the border of Írán near Baghdád.

Khan-i-Qazvini Khán-i-Qazvíní

Khaniqin Khániqín city near the eastern border of Iraq, 145 km ne of Baghdad

Khaniqiyi Khángiyí Pers. homemade

Khan-i-Sardar Khán-i-Sardár

Khan-i-Shavirdi Khán-i-Shávirdí (A caravanserai in ‘Akká)

Khan-i-Tanakabuni Khán-i-Tanakábúní (GPB) Khán-i-Tunukábúní, Sulaymán (MF)

Khanjar, Khanajir Khanjar, pl.Khanájir dagger. Shaykh Khanjar was given the name Salmán by Bahá’u’lláh—thereafter known as Shaykh Salmán

Khanum Khánum lady, wife. The feminine form of khán.

Khar Khar Pers. an ass; a stupid fool; black viscous clay; sediment; the bridge of a violin; the commonest, ugliest, largest, or coarsest of its kind

Kharaj Kharáj tax; land tax (Islamic Law)

Kharaja, Khuruj Kharaja, Khurúj to go out, walk out; to come out. An act of rebellion against authorities.

Kharaja, Khuruj Kharaja, Khurúj to go out, walk out; to come out. An act of rebellion against authorities.

Kharif Kharíf autumn, fall

Khariq-i-’Adat Kháriq-i-‘Ádat (Khareki-Adat) Things that are contrary, rend or change the habits of men. Hence, sometimes ‘miracles’.

Kharput Khárpút Harput/Khárpút, ancient fortress about 5 km ne of Elâziǧ, Turkey

Kharras (Kharraz), Kharrasun Kharráṣ, pl. Kharráṣún liar, slanderer, calumniator

Khartum, Kharatim Kharṭúm, pl. Kharáṭím proboscis, trunk (of the elephant); hose. al-Kharṭúm (Khartoum)—capital of the Sudanese Republic

Khasa’il-i-Sab’ih Khaṣá’il-i-Sab‘ih “The Seven Proofs or Qualifications” (by the Báb)

Khash Khásh city in se of Iran

Khasilat, Khasa’il Khaṣílat, pl. Khaṣá’il Pers. manner, custom, usage, moral

Khass Kháṣṣ special, particular; specific, peculiar; relative, relevant

Khassa, Khawass Kháṣṣa, pl. Khawáṣṣ exclusive property; private possession; specialty, particularity, peculiarity, characteristic, property, attribute; essence, intrinsic nature; leading personalities, people of distinction, al-kháṣṣa the upper class, the educated

Khassiya, Khassiyat, Khasa’is Kháṣṣíya, pl. Kháṣṣíyát, Khaṣá’iṣ specialty, particularity, characteristic, peculiarity, property, special attribute, feature, trait, qualification; prerogative, privilege; jurisdiction, competence

Khata Khatá Pers. region in Tibet known for musk production

Khatam al-Nabiyin Khátam an-Nabíyín the Seal (of approval) of the Prophets (Muḥammad), or “the best of prophets” (khayr an-nabiyyin). Muḥammad was the last of the Manifestations to prophesy the coming of Bahá’u’lláh, and His Dispensation the last of the prophetic cycle of religion. With the appearance of the Báb, this cycle closed. The Báb’s Mission was not to foretell the Day of God but to announce it. Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh I:66. Christopher Buck argues, based on The Kitáb-i-Íqán, that Muḥammad was last in terms of authority rather than in the temporal sense.

Khatam al-Wasiyyin Khátam al-Wasiyyín Seal of the Successors (‘Alí, son-in-law of Muḥammad)

Khátam an-Nabiyin, Khatamu’n-Nabiyyin Khátam an-Nabíyín the Seal (i.e., the best) of the Prophets = Muḥammad. Pers. Khátamu’n-Nabíyyín

Khatam, Khatim, Khawatim Khátam, Khátim, pl. Khawátim seal or signet ring; ring, finger ring; seal, signet; stamp. Khátam in Qur’án 33:40 can be interpreted as a “seal of approval”, “seal of perfection”, “beauty of” or the “best of”. al-Tha‘labí stated that “al-khátim is the one who sealed the prophets and al-khátam is the best of the prophets in character and physical constitution”. Umayyah ibn Abí aṣ-Ṣalt, a contemporary of Muḥammad, speaks of Muḥammad as being the one through whom ‘Allah sealed the prophets before him and after him’, thus clearly indicating an expectation of prophets after Muḥammad. See “A Bahá’í approach to the claim of finality in Islam”, Seena Fazel and Khazeh Fananapazir, Journal of Bahá’í Studies, 5:3, pp. 17–40; Islam and the Bahá’í Faith, Momen, chapter 3.

Khatama, Khatm, Khitam Khatama, Khatm, Khitám to seal, provide with a seal or signet (something); to stamp, impress with a stamp (something); to seal off, close, make impervious or inaccessible (something); to put one’s seal (on), conclude, terminate (something); to wind up, finish, complete (something); to close, heal, cicatrize (wound). Five forms in Qur’án 2:7, 6:46, 36.65, 42:24 and 45:23.

Khatib, Khutaba, Khuttab Kháṭib, pl. Khuṭabá, Khuṭṭáb suitor; matchmaker

Khatib, Khutaba’ Khaṭíb, pl. Khuṭabá’ (public) speaker; orator; lecturer; preacher; suitor (for the hand of a girl); fiancé

Khatiba, Khuttab Kháṭiba, pl. Khuṭṭáb woman matchmaker

Khatir, Khatirat Kháṭir, pl. Kháṭirát Pers. whatever occurs to or passes in the mind; cogitation, thought, suggestion; memory, remembrance; mind, soul, heart; inclination, propensity; affection, favour; pleasure, will, choice; sake, account, behalf

Khatirat-i-Malmiri Kháṭirát-i-Málmírí Pers. Memoirs of Málmírí

Khatirat-i-Nuh-Saliy-i-‘Akka Kháṭirat-i-Nuh-Sáliy-i-‘Akká Pers. Yúnis Khán, Memories of Nine Years in ‘Akká

Khatt, Khutut Khaṭṭ (Pers. Khaṭ), pl.Khuṭúṭ line; stroke; stripe, streak; (railroad) line, line of communication; telephone line; frontline (military); furrow, ridge; handwriting; writing, script; calligraphy, penmanship

Khatt-i-Murghi Khaṭṭ-i-Murghí writing or calligraphy in the shape of a bird

Khatun Jan Khátún Ján wife of Hádíy-i-Qazvíní (MF)

Khatun Khátún Pers. lady, matron; proper fem. name

Khatun, Khawatin Khátún, pl. Khawátín lady, socially prominent woman

Khawaj or Khajih Kháwaj Khájih (Pers.) (“eunuch, a master, a man of distinction or a teacher) See Arches of the years, p. 205 and listing for Khájih above

Khawar (Khavar) Kháwar or Khávar Pers. the West, but often used by poets for the east; the sun; a thorn

Khawari (Khavari) Kháwarí or Khávarí Pers. Western; eastern; the sun; surname of the poet Anwárí. From Khávar

Khawarij Khawárij the Khawarij, Kharijites (the oldest religious sect of Islam); dissenters, dissidents, backsliders, rebels, outsiders or seceders

Khawf (Khauf), Khawfan (Khaufan) Khawf, Khawfan fear, dread (of); khawfan for fear (of), fearing (for). al-Khawf—mystical station of fear of the wrath and displeasure of God.

Khawwam, Khavvam Khawwám, Pers. Khavvám a surname

Khaybar Khaybar The name of a famous oasis, and of its principle settlement, near Medina.

Khayli (Khaili) Khaylí Pers. many, very much; very long

Khayli Khub Khaylí Khúb Pers. (“Kheili Khoob”) very good, very well, all right

Khayli khush (khosh) amidad Khaylí khush ámadíd Pers. a very blessed/welcome arrival that can be translated as “your coming gives me most great pleasure and delight”. See Khwush

Khayma (Khaima), Khaymat Khayma, pl. Khaymát, Khiyám, Khiyam tent; tarpaulin; arbor, bower; pavilion

Khayr (Khair), Khiyar, Akhyar, Khuyur Khayr, pl. Khiyár, Akhyár good; excellent, outstanding, superior, admirable; better; best;—(pl. Khuyúr) good thing, blessing; wealth, property; good, benefit, interest, advantage; welfare; charity

Khayrkhah Khayrkháh Ibráhím Khayrkháh

Khayru’llah (Khairu’llah) Khayru’lláh “God’s Blessing” (“Kheiralla”)

Khayru’l-Ummah (Khairu’l-Ummah) Khayru’l-Ummah good people/community Qur’án 3:110

Khayru'n Nisa' (Khairu'n Nisa') Khayru’n Nisá’ “The Most Virtuous among Women”—a title that Bahá’u’lláh gave to Khadíjih Bagum (wife of the Báb), and forbade all women, save Fáṭimih Bagum (the Báb's mother) from adopting the title.

Khayyam Khayyám tentmaker

Khayyat, Khayyatun Khayyáṭ, pl. Khayyáṭún tailor

Khazar Khazar a member of a confederation of Turkic-speaking tribes that in the late 6th century ce established a major commercial empire covering the southeastern section of modern European Russia. Baḥr al-Khazar (the Caspian Sea)

Khidiw, Khudaiwi, Khidaywi Khidíw, Khudaiwí viceroy. Eng. khedive. Pers. Khidív (a king, great prince, sovereign; a benevolent, excellent man; master, possessor, rich man; a friend), (adjective Khidíwí, Eng. khedivial) and plural Khidaywí (“ay” or “í” may better represent the ي after the letter d in the singular and plural forms)

Khilafa Khiláfa vicarship, deputyship; succession; caliphate, office or rule of a caliph; (formerly) administrative department of caliphate

Khilafat Khiláfat Pers. vicegerency of the Prophet

Khilt, Akhlat Khilṭ, pl. Akhláṭ component of a mixture; ingredient;—pl. mixture, blend (Siyyid Muhammad Akhlate)

Khirqat, Khirqa Khirqat, Khirqa Pers. a patch, rag; a garment made of shreds and patches; a religious habit

Khirqiy-i-Sharif Khirqiy-i-Sharíf Mosque the Mosque of the Prophets’ Cloak, Istanbul. See Khirqa

Khitab, Khitabat Khiṭáb, pl. Khiṭabát public address, speech, oration or letter

Khitabat dar Urupa va Imrika Khiṭábát dar Urúpá va Imríká Letters to Europe and America (by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)

Khitam Khitám sealing wax; end, close, conclusion, termination. Qur’án 83:26

Khiyaban (Kheyaban) Khíyábán Pers. a parterre (formal garden), flower-bed; an avenue (modern meaning). Two central intersecting avenues in Mashhad (Bala-Khíyábán (upper) and Pa’in-Khíyábán (lower)—since renamed); a village in eastern Iran 200 km se of Mashhad.

Khub Khúb Pers. good; beautiful, elegant, pleasant, graceful, lovely, amiable, charming, excellent, gracious; beautifully, excellently; firm, strong

Khuda (Khoda) Khudá Pers. master, prince, Lord, God

Khuda Bakhsh Khudá Bakhsh Gift of God

Khudarahm Khudáraḥm Pers. compassion of God

Khujand, Khuqand, Khukand Khujand, Khúkand city in Chinese Turestan about 110 km sse Tashkent

Khul Khul Pers. bent, curved, crooked; mad; ashes; fundament. Possible word for ‘ashes’ in Arches of the years, p. 304.

Khulafa’u’r Rashidun Khulafá’u’r-Ráshidún (The) Rightly-Guided Caliphate—consisting of the first four caliphs in Islám’s history—was founded after Muḥammad’s death in 632. (sometimes al-Khulafá’a’r-Ráshidín or Khulafá’ Ráshidún). See Caliphs section below this list.

Khuld Khuld infinite duration, endless time, perpetuity, eternity

Khulq, Khuluq, Akhlaq Khulq, Khuluq, pl. Akhláq innate peculiarity; natural disposition, character, temper, nature;—pl. character (of a person); morals; morality

Khumayn Khumayn Persian (Khomein, Khowmeyn, and Khumain) a city in and the capital of Khumayn County, Markazí Province, Iran

Khumayni Khumayní Pers. “Khomeini” of or from Khumayn

Khums, Akhmas Khums, pl. Akhmás one fifth. An additional religious tax (one-fifth) paid by Shí‘ Muslims to the Imám or his deputies

Khun Khún Pers. blood; bloody; killing; revenge; a shedder of blood; life, soul; selfishness; pride; a table; reading; singing

Khun-Baha Khún-Bahá blood price or value, “blood-money”. See Bahá’i Khun

Khurasan Khurásán (Khorasan) “where the sun arrives from”. Province in the north-eastern part of Írán until 2004—replaced by North Khurásán, South Khurásán and Razavi (Raḍawí) Khurásán Provinces.

Khurasani Khurásání

Khurma Khurmá Pers. date (fruit)

Khurma’i Khurmá’í

Khursand Khursand town 190 km west of Kirman

Khurshid Khurshíd Pers. khur-shíd, the sun; sunshine;—khurshíd the Order of the Lion and the Sun

Khuruj Khurúj exit; egression, emergence; departure; exodus; emigration; raid, foray, sortie (against), attack, assault (on)

Khushk Khushk Pers. dry, withered; useless, barren; pure, mere, genuine; avaricious, tenacious

Khushkhu Khushkhú (Khwush-Khú) Pers. good-natured, of an excellent disposition

Khushk-i-Nusrat Khushk-i-Nuṣrat a village between Ṭihrán and Qum

Khusraw (Khusrav, Khusrau) Khusraw Pers. A celebrated Persian king (Khosrow, Khosroe, Khosru or Cyrus). Kay Khusraw Khudádád, believed to be the first to embrace the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh from the Zoroastrian community

Khusraw Parviz Khusraw Parvíz (Chosroes II), the Sásánian monarch (Parvez)

Khutan (Khotan, Khoten) Khutan Pers. Ancient Buddhist city/region west of modern Hotan, Tibet, known for musk production

Khutba, Khutbih, Khutab Khuṭba(t), Pers. Khuṭbih, pl. Khuṭab public address; speech; lecture, discourse; oration; sermon, specif., Muslim Friday midday sermon

Khutbat at-Tutunjiyya Khuṭbat aṭ-Ṭutunjíyya Ar. loosely “Sermon of the Gulf” or “Sermon of the Twin Gulfs”—a sermon or discourse attributed to Imam ‘Alí who delivered it between Kufah and Medina. Name derived from the occurrence (5x—in singular and dual forms) of the Arabic quadrilateral طتنج (Ṭ-T-N-J= ṭutunj? or تطنج = T-Ṭ-N-J = taṭanj?). Pers. Khuṭbih-i-Ṭutunjíyya or Khuṭbatu’l-Ṭutunjíyyah.

Khutbatu’sh-Shiqshiqiyya Khuṭbatu’sh-Shiqshiqiyya a sermon preached by Imám ‘Alí (a favourite among Shí‘í Muslims because it is a rare statement by ‘Alí on the usurpation of the caliphate by Abú Bakr) that was interrupted by a member of the audience asking a question. When begged by Ibn ‘Abbás to continue his address, ‘Alí answered, “The shiqshiqa has roared and subsided”, meaning the inspiration of the moment has gone.

Khutbiy-i-Dhikriyyih Khuṭbiy-i-Dhikríyyih “Sermon of Remembrance” (by the Báb). Also called Tafsír-i-Há’ (Interpretation of the Letter Há’) and Ṣaḥifiy-i-Ja‘faríyyih (Epistle of Ja‘far)

Khutbiy-i-Jiddah Khuṭbiy-i-Jiddah “Sermon of Jiddah” (by the Báb)

Khutbiy-i-Qahriyyih Khuṭbiy-i-Qahríyyih “Sermon of Wrath” (by the Báb)

Khutbiy-i-Tutunjiyyih Khuṭbiy-i-Ṭutunjíyyih Pers. Sermon of the Gulf by Imám ‘Alí. See Khuṭbat al-Ṭutunjíyya

Khuy Khuy (Khoy) city in and the capital of Khoy County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran

Khuzistan Khúzistán Iranian Province at the north end of Persian Gulf (Khuzestan)

Khuzistan Khúzistán Province in sw Írán, top of gulf

Khwaja Khwája (khajeh) Khwája Naṣíru’d-Dín Ṭúsí

Khwush, Khwash Khwush, Khwash Pers. good, sweet, excellent, beautiful, fair, charming, pleasant, delightful, agreeable, cheerful, amiable, lovely, delicate, tender, kind, gentle, humane, mild, meek, elegant; healthy, wholesome, temperate; happy, well, pleased; willingly

Khwush-Amadi (Khush Amadid) Khwush-Ámadí (“Khush Ámadíd”) Pers. (“Khushamadid”) flattery; assenting; you are welcome. A blessed arrival?

Khwush-Qadam (Khush Ghadam) Khwush-Qadam (“Khush Ghadam”) Pers. a person who brings good fortune, welcome news, good omen (Maḥmúd’s Diary)

Kifl Kifl part, portion, share. Kifl occurs in Qur'án 21:85 and 38:48 as Dha’l-Kifl, who is believed to be the name of Elijah, Joshua, Zachariah or Ezekiel. Kifl can be interpreted as a prophet or Messenger of God.

Kiflayn Kiflayn dual noun of kifl. Two share, double share or large share. That is, Qur’án 57:28 can be understood as referring to two Messengers of God.

Kinan, Kinanat Kinán, pl. Kinánát, Akinna shed roof, pent roof, awning

Kinanih Kinánih Pers, Kinánih, Baní

Kinar Kinár Pers. the lap; the bosom; an embrace; dalliance

Kinar-gird Kinár-Gird a small fortress and village near Ṭihrán.

Kinari Kinárí Pers. (gold or silver) lace

Kinyat, Kunyat, Kuna, Kaniy, Kani Kinyat, Kunyat, pl. Kuná, Kaníy, Kaní Pers. calling or naming (anyone) by a word that has another meaning, especially by the designation of father (abú) or son (ibn, vulg. bin), a filionymic (a name derived from that of a son), a patronymic (a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor). (Also (Kunyah, Kunyih)

Kirdar Kirdár Pers. work, business, continued labour; employment in which a man is constantly engaged; profession, trade, art, occupation; effect; manner, conduct; action (good or bad)

Kirman Kirmán capital city of Kirmán province, Iran

Kirmanshah Kirmánsháh province and city in western Írán.

Kisa’ Kisá’, pl. Aksiya garment; dress

Kishon Kishon River, Nachal HaKishon flows to the north side of Haifa into the Mediterranean Sea. Arabic Nahr al-Muquṭṭa‘ (the river of slaughter or dismemberment) or al-Kíshwan.

Kisra, Akasira, Akasir Kisrá, pl. Akásira, Akásir (Khosraw) Chosroes; designation of the Persian kings in general

Kiswa, Kusan, Kisan, Kasawin Kiswa, pl. Kusan, Kisan, Kasáwin clothing, clothes, apparel, attire, raiment; dress, garment; suit of clothes; uniform; draping, lining, casing, facing, panelling, wainscoting (e.g., of walls). Persian Kiswat (Kisvat), Kuswat, pl. Kusá

Kitab al-Yawaqit Wa al-Jawahir Kitáb al-Yawáqít Wa al-Jawáhir (Pers. Kitábu’l-Yawáqít-i-Wa’l-Javáhir, also with v instead of w) by Siyyid ‘Abd al-Wahháb ibn Aḥmad ash-Sha‘rání (1492/3–1565, AH 898–973) was an Egyptian Sháfi'í scholar and mystic, founder of an Egyptian order of Sufism, eponynously known as Sha‘ráwiyyah. Full title: Kitáb al-Yawáqít wa al-jawáhir fí bayán ‘aqá’id al-akábir (The book of rubies and jewels: an explanation of the tenets of faith of mystic luminaries).

Kitab, Kutub Kitáb, pl. Kutub piece of writing, record, paper; letter, note, message; document, deed; contract (esp. marriage contract); book. Kitábun, a book

Kitab-i-’Ahd Kitáb-i-‘Ahd “Book of the Covenant” or Testament (Bahá’u’lláh)

Kitab-i-’Ahdi Kitáb-i-‘Ahdí “Book of My Covenant”

Kitab-i-Asma’ Kitáb-i-Asmá’ or Kitabu’l-Asma’ “Book of Divine Names” (by the Báb)

Kitab-i-Badi’ Kitáb-i-Badí‘ “The Wondrous Book” (by Bahá’u’lláh)

Kitab-i-Haykal Kitáb-i-Haykal “Book of the Temple” (by the Báb). Alternative name, Kitáb-i-Hayákil (Book of Temples (or Talismans)), or more loosely, as Kitábí dar Hayákil-i-Wáḥid (Book concerning the Temples (Talismans) of Unity). Information provided by Bahá’u’lláh “… serve to identify the work referred to by these varying titles as … the final five sections … of the” Kitáb-i-Panj-Sha’n, pp. 405–47. The sources for early Bábí doctrine and history, Denis MacEoin p. 89.

Kitab-i-Iqan Kitáb-i-Íqán “Book of Certitude” (by Bahá’u’lláh)

Kitab-i-Mubin Kitáb-i-Mubín a selected compilation of Bahá’u’lláh’s Writings in the handwriting of Mírzá Muḥammad-‘Alí. He was sent to Bombay to have the compilation printed. He changed passages (easily exposed when compared with the originals) that alluded to 'Abdu'l-Bahá's exalted station. See The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 130.

Kitab-i-Natiq Kitáb-i-Náṭiq “The Speaking Book”

Kitab-i-Panj-Sha’n Kitáb-i-Panj-Sha’n “Book of the Five Modes of Revelation” (by the Báb)^*

Kitab-i-Samit Kitáb-i-Sámit “The Silent Book”

Kitabu’l-Aqdas, Kitab-i-Aqdas al-Kitábu’l-Aqdas, Pers. Kitáb-i-Aqdas “The Most Holy Book” (by Bahá’u’lláh, written in Arabic). Published in English as The Kitáb-i-Aqdas.

Kitabu’l-Asma’ Kitábu’l-Asmá’ “Book of Divine Names”(by the Báb)

Kitabu’l-Fara’id Kitábu’l-Fará’id “Priceless Things” (by Mírzá Abu’l-Faḍl)

Kitabu’l-Fihrist Kitábu’l-Fihrist “Indexical Tablet” (by the Báb)

Kitabu’l-Haramayn Kitábu’l-Ḥaramayn “The Book of the Two Holy Places” DB 62

Kitabu’l-Muqaddas al-Kitábu’l-Muqaddas The Most Holy Book

Kitabu’r-Ruh Kitábu’r-Rúḥ “Book of the Spirit” (by the Báb)

Kitman Kitmán Pers. The act of paying lip service to authority while holding personal opposition. Saying something that is not true. See Taqíya (Ar)

Kiya Kiyá Pers. a king, protector, defender; a hero, champion; a lord, master; a lord marcher, landgrave, margrave; a peasant; powerful; work, labour; the four elements; pure, clear, innocent; heat, cold, dryness, or moisture; the mouth; mastic. [MUHJ 521 has Kíyá]

Kiyan Kiyán (keyan) being, existence; essence, substance; nature.

Kubra, Kubrayat Kubrá, pl. Kubrayát fem. of Akbar

Kuchik Kúchik “Small, young”

Kuchik-Chakmachih Kúchik-Chakmachih Küçükçekmece (“little depression”), now an eastern suburb of Istanbul, 23 km west of the city centre, on the European shore of the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

Kufa, Kufah, Kufih Kúfa(h), Pers. Kúfih al-Kúfah city on the west bank of the Euphrates River 110 km south Baghdád. The Imám ‘Alí made it the centre of his operations, and was murdered in its mosque. Gave its name to Kufic—ancient Arabic letters.

Kufiya, Kufiyat Kúfíya, pl. Kúfíyát English keffiyeh or kaffiyeh, square kerchief diagonally folded and worn under the ‘iqál as a headdress

Kufr, Kufran Kufr and Kufrán unbelief, infidelity

Kuh (Koh) Kúh Pers. a mountain, hill

Kuh-i-Nur Kúh-i-Núr Mountain of Light—Shrine of the Báb, and the name of a famous diamond. Also spelt Koh-i-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-nur

Kujur Kujúr a village in Mazandaran Province, Iran.

Kulah Kuláh Persian lambskin hat (usually black) worn by government employees and civilians.

Kulah-i-farangi Kuláh-i-farangí (European hat—PDC p. 92)

Kulayn Kulayn a village southwest of Ṭihrán

Kull Kull totality, entirety; everyone, each one, anyone; (with following definite noun) whole, entire, all; (with following indefinite noun) every

Kulli Kulli total, entire, all-round, overall, sweeping, comprehensive, complete; absolute, universal

Kulliya, Kulliyat Kullíya, Pers. Kullíyat, pl. Kullíyát totality, entirety; integrity, wholeness, entireness, completeness; (pl.) faculty, school (of a university); college; institute of higher learning, academy, secondary school

Kulliyya Kulliyya fem. totality, entirety; completeness, fullness, wholeness; universality, generality; integrity

Kullu’t-Ta’am Kullu’ṭ-Ṭa‘ám “Tablet of All Food” by Bahá’u’lláh. Qur’án 3:93 is known as Kullu’ṭ-Ṭa‘ám, begins with “All food …”.

Kullu-Shay’, Kull-i-Shay’ Kullu-Shay’, Pers. Kull-i-Shay’ “all things”, numerical value of 361 (19×19) and a time period of 361 years). See Váḥid (unity 19)

Kulthum Kulthúm kul “plump-faced, chubby, good looking”

Kumayl Kumayl bin-i-Ziyád an-Nakha’í Companion of Imám ‘Alí. Known as Kumayl. It is also the name of a prayer that he wrote.

Kun Kun (imperative Be!) The word Kun contains the consonants Káf and Nún (káf u nún), which in English, by happy circumstance, can be represented by “B” and “E”.

Kunya, Kunan, (Pers. Kunyah, Kunyih) Kunya, pl. Kunan Ar. surname, agnomen (honourable adult nickname consisting of abú (father) or umm (mother) followed by the name of the eldest child (often a son), e.g. Abú Bahá’u’lláh). By extension, it may also have hypothetical or metaphorical references, e.g. as a nickname or reference of an attachment (Abú Bakr, “father of the camel foal”, given because of this person's love for camels), without literally referring to a son or a daughter.

Kur Kúr Pers. blind; one-eyed; blind in a moral sense

Kura, Kurat Kura, pl. Kurát, Kuran globe, sphere; ball. Hence, kura al-athíríy (the ethereal globe); kura al-hawá (the atmospheric globe); kura al-má’ (the water globe); kura at-turáb (the earth globe)

Kurash (Kurush) Kúrash (Kúrush) (Pers.) Cyrus, king of Persia

Kurd al-Kurd the Kurds

Kurdi, Akrad Kurdí, pl. Akrád Kurdish;—pl. Kurd. Pers. kurdí a native of Kurdistán

Kurdistan Kurdistán Pers. Kurdistan

Kurdistan, Bilad al-Kurd Kúrdistán, Ar. Bilád al-Kurd country of the Kurds, English Kurdistan

Kurji (Gurji) Kurjí Georgian (adj and n). al-Kurj the Georgians

Kursi, Karasiy Kursí, pl. Karásíy, Karásin chair; throne; seat; professorial chair; base, pedestal, socle (architecture); bearing (technology)

Kurur Kurúr return, comeback, recurrence; succession, sequence, order. (Pers.) A crore (500,000 in Persia)

Kush Kush (Pers.) A male; (imp. of kushtan (“kill”) in compound words) a killer, who kills, slays, murders, oppresses, as in azhdaha-kush, a dragon-killer

Kushk Kushk Pers. an upper chamber, gallery, or balcony on the top of a house; a hall, parlour