Girl name
Zülfiye name meaning
“Related to a lock or curl of hair”
Zülfiye means “related to a lock or curl of hair.” It draws on Persian zulf and is connected with Zülfi, with an ending associated with Arabic feminine name formations. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes the curled locks depicted in classical poetry and shares its imagery with Turkish zülüf.
What does Zülfiye mean?
Related to a lock or curl of hair
In Turkish: Saç lülesiyle, zülüfle ilgili
Zülfiye can be understood through the imagery of zülüf in classical poetry. The word describes a lock of hair, especially one falling beside the face, and often appears in descriptions of the beloved. Zülfi and Zülfü are closely related name forms.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Zülfiye
Probably a feminine formation related to Zülfi, based on Persian zulf, a lock of hair. The ending -iye follows a pattern found in Arabic-derived feminine names.
How to pronounce Zülfiye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylfije/ |
Is Zülfiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Zülfiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zülfiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülfiye
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
FAQ about the name Zülfiye
What is the meaning of Zülfiye?
Zülfiye means “Related to a lock or curl of hair”. Probably a feminine formation related to Zülfi, based on Persian zulf, a lock of hair. The ending -iye follows a pattern found in Arabic-derived feminine names.
Is Zülfiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Zülfiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zülfiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zülfiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zülfiye?
Zülfiye is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zülfiye have?
Zülfiye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zülfiye?
Zülfiye 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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