Boy name
Zülfü name meaning
“relating to a curl or lock of hair”
Zülfü means “relating to a curl or lock of hair.” It derives from Persian zülf, meaning a lock of hair, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Also found in Ottoman naming, it recalls the curling tresses frequently described in classical poetry, giving the name a concrete literary image.
What does Zülfü mean?
Relating to a curl or lock of hair
In Turkish: saç lülesiyle, zülüfle ilgili
Zülfü recalls the image of the beloved’s hair in classical poetry. Zulf commonly refers to curling hair framing the face or falling beside the cheek, placing the name within an aesthetic vocabulary. It should not automatically be grouped with Arabic names beginning with dhu-.
Origin of the name Zülfü
It is based on Persian zulf, meaning a curl or lock of hair. Zülfü is a personal-name formation from this word, also found in Ottoman usage.
Double names with Zülfü
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zülfü Namık
Meaning of each name
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
- Namık: writer; one who sets down in writing
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Rüzgar Zülfü
Meaning of each name
- Rüzgar: wind, air in motion
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
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Zülfü Mümtaz
Meaning of each name
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
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Ramiz Zülfü
Meaning of each name
- Ramiz: one who signals or alludes
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
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Zülfü Çınar
Meaning of each name
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
- Çınar: plane tree; a long-lived broadleaf tree
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Hazar Zülfü
Meaning of each name
- Hazar: the Caspian Sea and historical Khazars
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
How to pronounce Zülfü
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylfy/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زلفی |
Is Zülfü a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfü is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zülfü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülfü
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
Famous people named Zülfü
- Zülfü Livaneli · b. 1946
- Zülfü Demirbağ · b. 1956
- Zülfü Saf · b. 1998
- Zülfü Koşut · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Zülfü
What is the meaning of Zülfü?
Zülfü means “relating to a curl or lock of hair”. It is based on Persian zulf, meaning a curl or lock of hair. Zülfü is a personal-name formation from this word, also found in Ottoman usage.
Is Zülfü a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfü is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zülfü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zülfü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zülfü?
Zülfü is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zülfü have?
Zülfü has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zülfü?
Zülfü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zülfü?
Some ideas: Zülfü Namık; Rüzgar Zülfü; Zülfü Mümtaz.
Famous people named Zülfü?
Notable people named Zülfü include Zülfü Livaneli, Zülfü Demirbağ, Zülfü Saf.
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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