Boy name
Zelkif name meaning
“Possessor of a share”
Zelkif means “possessor of a share” and is a masculine name of Arabic origin used in Türkiye. It is linked to Zülkifl, the Turkish form of Arabic Ḏū l-Kifl, combining “possessor” with “share” or “portion.” Its textual association is the figure Dhul-Kifl, named in the Quran.
What does Zelkif mean?
Possessor of a share
In Turkish: Pay sahibi, nasip sahibi
Zelkif belongs to the naming tradition associated with Dhul-Kifl, who is mentioned in the Quran. A share or allotted portion provides its most direct lexical imagery. It can be considered alongside Zülkif and Zülkifl, forms reflecting the adaptation of the same historical name into Turkish.
Origin of the name Zelkif
This is a Turkish pronunciation variant associated with Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū l-Kifl. Dhū means 'possessor of' and kifl means 'share or portion'; interpretations also connect kifl with responsibility or guarantee.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Zelkif
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zelkif/ |
Is Zelkif a boy’s name?
Yes, Zelkif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zelkif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zelkif
Famous people named Zelkif
- Zelkif Kazdal · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Zelkif
What is the meaning of Zelkif?
Zelkif means “Possessor of a share”. This is a Turkish pronunciation variant associated with Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū l-Kifl. Dhū means 'possessor of' and kifl means 'share or portion'; interpretations also connect kifl with responsibility or guarantee.
Is Zelkif a boy’s name?
Yes, Zelkif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zelkif in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zelkif nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zelkif?
Zelkif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zelkif have?
Zelkif has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zelkif?
Zelkif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zelkif?
Notable people named Zelkif include Zelkif Kazdal.
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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