Boy name
Zülfikar name meaning
“the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword”
Zülfikar means “the notched sword” and is the name of Ali’s sword. It comes from Arabic ḏū al-fiqār, a construction associated with possession and the sword’s notches or grooves. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The forked sword depicted in art provides its distinctive historical imagery.
What does Zülfikar mean?
The notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
In Turkish: çentikli kılıç; Hz. Ali'nin kılıcının adı
Zülfikar is the name of the sword associated with Ali in Islamic tradition. Literature and visual art often depict it with a divided or double-pointed blade. The given name draws its associations from this symbolic history, while the literal etymology is distinct from that familiar artistic representation.
Origin of the name Zülfikar
It derives from Arabic dhū al-fiqār. Dhū means possessing, while fiqār is traditionally interpreted in relation to notches or grooves on the sword.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Zülfikar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zülfikar Abuzer
Meaning of each name
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
- Abuzer: Turkish form of the name Abu Dharr
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Benan Zülfikar
Meaning of each name
- Benan: fingers; fingertips
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
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Zülfikar Behiç
Meaning of each name
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
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Saad Zülfikar
Meaning of each name
- Saad: happiness; good fortune, auspiciousness
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
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Zülfikar Hüsamettin
Meaning of each name
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
- Hüsamettin: sword of the faith; defender of religion
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Bünyamin Zülfikar
Meaning of each name
- Bünyamin: son of the right hand
- Zülfikar: the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword
How to pronounce Zülfikar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylfikaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذو الفقار |
Is Zülfikar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfikar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zülfikar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülfikar
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Zülfikar
- Zülfikar İnönü Tümer · b. 1966
- Zülfikar Paşa
- Zülfikar Çetin
- Zülfikar Divani
- Zülfikar Karabulut
FAQ about the name Zülfikar
What is the meaning of Zülfikar?
Zülfikar means “the notched sword; the name of Ali's sword”. It derives from Arabic dhū al-fiqār. Dhū means possessing, while fiqār is traditionally interpreted in relation to notches or grooves on the sword.
Is Zülfikar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfikar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zülfikar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zülfikar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zülfikar?
Zülfikar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zülfikar have?
Zülfikar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zülfikar?
Zülfikar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zülfikar?
Some ideas: Zülfikar Abuzer; Benan Zülfikar; Zülfikar Behiç.
Famous people named Zülfikar?
Notable people named Zülfikar include Zülfikar İnönü Tümer, Zülfikar Paşa, Zülfikar Çetin.
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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