alQiran
alQiran is a transliteration variant of an Arabic term often written as al-Qiran. In English-language texts, the spelling alQiran may refer to more than one subject, and there is no single, widely recognized entity identified by this exact form. The term can function as part of place names, as a surname, or as a historical or linguistic reference, depending on context.
Etymology and usage: The prefix al- is the Arabic definite article, attached to a noun. The component
Geography and places: No widely cited gazetteer lists a sovereign place named exactly alQiran. Variants of
People: al-Qiran can be a surname or part of a compound surname in Arabic-speaking communities. As a
See also: Qiran, Qaran, and other transliteration variants of similar roots. This article serves as a neutral,