Unisex name
Dilfigar name meaning
“wounded at heart; lovesick”
Dilfigar means wounded at heart or lovesick. It comes from Persian dil, meaning heart, and figar, meaning wounded. The name is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its central image is a wound, a familiar poetic way of giving heartbreak and the pain of love a physical shape.
What does Dilfigar mean?
Wounded at heart; lovesick
In Turkish: gönlü yaralı; aşk acısı çeken
Dilfigar belongs to the classical poetic vocabulary of love's painful side. A wounded heart is a literary image for separation or unreturned affection rather than a physical injury. It shares its heart-centered construction with Dilbeste and Dildade, but carries a distinctly sorrowful meaning.
Origin of the name Dilfigar
It combines Persian dil, 'heart', and figār, 'wounded'. The compound transfers the image of a physical wound to emotional pain.
How to pronounce Dilfigar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilfiɡaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دل فگار |
Is Dilfigar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilfigar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Dilfigar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Dilfigar
What is the meaning of Dilfigar?
Dilfigar means “wounded at heart; lovesick”. It combines Persian dil, 'heart', and figār, 'wounded'. The compound transfers the image of a physical wound to emotional pain.
Is Dilfigar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilfigar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Dilfigar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilfigar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilfigar?
Dilfigar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dilfigar have?
Dilfigar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Dilfigar?
Dilfigar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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