Boy name
Zülkif name meaning
“Possessor of a share”
Zülkif means possessor of a share. It derives from Zülkifl, the Turkish form of Arabic Dhū al-Kifl, with the final consonant omitted, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Zülkifl and Zülküf are related forms, illustrating sound changes within the same name family.
What does Zülkif mean?
Possessor of a share
In Turkish: Pay sahibi, nasip sahibi
Zülkif is a Turkish form of Zülkifl, the name of a figure mentioned in the Quran. Its lexical meaning centers on a share or allotted portion, while the religious narrative supplies its historical association. It is closely related to Zelkif and Zülkifl, sharing their source and basic meaning.
Origin of the name Zülkif
It is a Turkish form of Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū l-Kifl, with the final l omitted. Dhū means 'possessor of' and kifl means 'share or portion'; the latter is also interpreted in relation to responsibility or guarantee.
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 Zülkif
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylkif/ |
Is Zülkif a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülkif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zülkif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülkif
Famous people named Zülkif
- Zülkif Tanrıverdi
FAQ about the name Zülkif
What is the meaning of Zülkif?
Zülkif means “Possessor of a share”. It is a Turkish form of Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū l-Kifl, with the final l omitted. Dhū means 'possessor of' and kifl means 'share or portion'; the latter is also interpreted in relation to responsibility or guarantee.
Is Zülkif a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülkif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Zülkif?
Zülkif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zülkif have?
Zülkif has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zülkif?
Zülkif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zülkif?
Notable people named Zülkif include Zülkif Tanrıverdi.
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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