Boy name
Zikrullah name meaning
“remembrance of God”
Zikrullah means remembrance of God. It comes from the Arabic phrase combining dhikr, meaning remembrance or mention, with Allāh, meaning God. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it also belongs to Turkish religious vocabulary. The related Turkish word zikir provides a direct connection to the name's meaning of remembrance.
What does Zikrullah mean?
Remembrance of God
In Turkish: Allah'ı anma, Allah'ın zikri
Zikrullah expresses remembrance of God in Islamic tradition. It also has an established place in Sufi vocabulary, although use of the name does not indicate membership in any particular order. It shares its root with Zikri, and the complete Arabic expression occurs in Quranic language about remembering God.
Origin of the name Zikrullah
It comes from the Arabic construction combining ḏikr, remembrance, with Allah, God. In Turkish it functions both as a religious expression and as a personal name.
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 Zikrullah
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zikɾullah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذكر الله |
Is Zikrullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Zikrullah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zikrullah 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.
Names with related meanings
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- Abdullah♂Servant of God
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- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
FAQ about the name Zikrullah
What is the meaning of Zikrullah?
Zikrullah means “remembrance of God”. It comes from the Arabic construction combining ḏikr, remembrance, with Allah, God. In Turkish it functions both as a religious expression and as a personal name.
Is Zikrullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Zikrullah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zikrullah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zikrullah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zikrullah?
Zikrullah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zikrullah have?
Zikrullah has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Zikrullah?
Zikrullah 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.
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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