AlKinani

AlKinani is a surname of Arabic origin. The form with the prefix al- is a definite article used in Arabic to form nisbas, indicating affiliation with a family, clan, or lineage. Kinani, the base element of the name, can be rendered in various transliterations such as Kinani or Kinany. AlKinani thus conveys "the Kinani family" or "belonging to Kinani," though the precise genealogical sense can vary by region.

Used by Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa, the surname is found across several countries and among diaspora populations in Europe, North America, and Africa. Regional histories, migration, and intermarriage influence its present-day distribution.

Variants of the surname include Al-Kinani and Alkinnani, depending on transliteration conventions. The name is typically a surname rather than a given name, and individuals may also appear with the base form Kinani as a family name.

See also: Kinani