Boy name
Zülfükar name meaning
“a grooved or notched sword”
Zülfükar means a grooved or notched sword. It is a Turkish variant of Zülfikar, from Arabic Dhū al-Faqār, whose opening element means possessor. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls the sword associated with Ali in historical tradition, commonly depicted with a distinctive forked blade.
What does Zülfükar mean?
A grooved or notched sword
In Turkish: oluklu veya boğumlu kılıç
Zülfükar derives from the name of the sword closely associated with Ali in Islamic history and culture. Art often depicts it with a split tip, although that representation is distinct from the name’s literal analysis. Zülfikar, Zülfekar and Zülfükar are Turkish variants of the same historical name.
Origin of the name Zülfükar
Zülfükar is a variant of Turkish Zülfikar, from Arabic Dhū al-Faqār. Dhū means “possessor of,” while faqār is associated with grooves or notches 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.
How to pronounce Zülfükar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylfykaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذوالفقار |
| Arabic | ذو الفقار |
Is Zülfükar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfükar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zülfükar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülfükar
Famous people named Zülfükar
- Zülfükar İzol · b. 1959
- Zülfükar Saygı
FAQ about the name Zülfükar
What is the meaning of Zülfükar?
Zülfükar means “a grooved or notched sword”. Zülfükar is a variant of Turkish Zülfikar, from Arabic Dhū al-Faqār. Dhū means “possessor of,” while faqār is associated with grooves or notches on the sword.
Is Zülfükar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülfükar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zülfükar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zülfükar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zülfükar?
Zülfükar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zülfükar have?
Zülfükar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zülfükar?
Zülfükar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zülfükar?
Notable people named Zülfükar include Zülfükar İzol, Zülfükar Saygı.
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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