Girl name
Zülfüye name meaning
“associated with a curl or lock of hair”
Zülfüye means associated with a curl or lock of hair. It is connected with Turkish zülüf, from Persian zulf, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The curling lock familiar from classical poetry gives it a concrete literary image, alongside the related names Zülfiye and Zülfü.
What does Zülfüye mean?
Associated with a curl or lock of hair
In Turkish: saç lülesiyle, zülüfle ilgili
If its proposed connection with zülüf is correct, Zülfüye carries the poetic image of a curl of hair. Locks framing the face are a recurring feature of classical poetry, although related names such as Zülfiye and Zülfü do not establish this exact form's derivation conclusively.
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 Zülfüye
Zülfüye is probably an expanded personal-name form related to Turkish zülüf, from Persian zulf, “a lock of hair.” A connection with Zülfiye and Zülfü is plausible, but the formation of this exact spelling is uncertain.
How to pronounce Zülfüye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylfyje/ |
Is Zülfüye a girl’s name?
Yes, Zülfüye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zülfüye 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 Zülfüye
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
Famous people named Zülfüye
- Zülfüye Gündoğdu · b. 1982
- Zülfüye Gül
FAQ about the name Zülfüye
What is the meaning of Zülfüye?
Zülfüye means “associated with a curl or lock of hair”. Zülfüye is probably an expanded personal-name form related to Turkish zülüf, from Persian zulf, “a lock of hair.” A connection with Zülfiye and Zülfü is plausible, but the formation of this exact spelling is uncertain.
Is Zülfüye a girl’s name?
Yes, Zülfüye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zülfüye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zülfüye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zülfüye?
Zülfüye is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zülfüye have?
Zülfüye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zülfüye?
Zülfüye 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 Zülfüye?
Notable people named Zülfüye include Zülfüye Gündoğdu, Zülfüye Gül.
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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