What does « Wtana » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Wtana (وتن) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

وتن

Wtana

Root: ت - ن

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Wtana

Al-Watīn refers to the aorta, the heart's vein.

The Almighty says: 'Then We would have cut from him the aorta' (Al-Haqqah 46).

Al-watīn is the main vein of the heart.

Its cutting causes death.

Wtana in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Haqqa : 46 Meccan

﴿ثُمَّ لَقَطَعْنَا مِنْهُ ٱلْوَتِينَ﴾

Then We would have cut from him the aorta.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Wtana » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Wtana

Wtana in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Wtana

What does « Wtana » mean in the Quran?