2 Letter Words Starting With Q

Two-letter words starting with the letter Q are quite rare. In fact, there are only six two-letter words that include the letter Q: qi, qat, qis, qin, qua and suq. Of these six words, ‘qi’ and ‘qis’ are of Chinese origin and mean “breath” or “life force,” respectively. ‘Qat’ is an Arabic word that refers to a mild narcotic leaf which is highly popular in Yemen and parts of eastern Africa. ‘Qin’ is also of Chinese origin and means a type of stringed instrument similar to a zither. Lastly, ‘qua’ stands for quality or quantity; it can be used as both a noun and an adverb.