How to Say “Kidney” in Arabic

By Bethany Maya • Updated September 29, 2026

كلية

kulya

The Arabic word for kidney is كلية (kulya).

كلية is used to refer to the organ in the body.

Meaning: an organ in the body (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Egyptian Arabic, the word for kidney is كلية.

How does it change in a sentence?

The dual form for two kidneys is كليتان (kilyatān).

How do you pronounce it?

kulya

Did you know?

Because كلية can mean both 'college' and 'kidney', a medical student might joke about studying 'kidneys' instead of their 'faculty'.
The word كلية used for 'college' comes from the Arabic root كُلّ meaning 'all' or 'whole'.

Examples in context

أجرى الطبيب عملية في الكلى.
The doctor performed a kidney operation.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries كلية, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Bethany Maya

Marhaba! I'm Bethany! I'm particularly passionate about Arabic language. I enjoy researching and sharing my deep dive into words and phrases, and their cultural and regional nuances. When I am not translating, you’ll find me baking biscuits, playing backgammon, grooving in a choir or exploring intriguing places like Spain and Turkey. Getting lost in the pages of historical fiction is one of my favorite pastimes, which stirs my fascination with the ancient world. I draw from my fishing village roots, always ready to lend a helping hand. From my heart "اهلا وسهلا".

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