Boy name
Zülküf name meaning
“possessor of a share or responsibility”
Zülküf means possessor of a share or responsibility. It comes from Arabic Dhū al-Kifl through its relationship with the Turkish form Zülkifl and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Dhū means possessor, while kifl denotes a share, portion, or responsibility. The name evokes the Quranic figure Dhul-Kifl.
What does Zülküf mean?
Possessor of a share or responsibility
In Turkish: pay veya sorumluluk sahibi
Zülküf is associated with Zülkifl, the figure named in the Quran, and is understood through that religious naming tradition. Because kifl has several possible senses, the compound has no universally agreed translation. Zülkifl is the Turkish form that more directly reflects the Arabic original.
Origin of the name Zülküf
A Turkish variant associated with Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū al-Kifl. Dhū means possessor of, while kifl can denote a share, portion, or responsibility.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of prophets |
| Starts with | Z · Zü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Zülküf
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zülküf Nuh
Meaning of each name
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
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Kafi Zülküf
Meaning of each name
- Kafi: sufficient, meeting what is needed
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
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Zülküf Sıddık
Meaning of each name
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
- Sıddık: a thoroughly truthful and sincere person
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Necmettin Zülküf
Meaning of each name
- Necmettin: star of the faith
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
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Zülküf Siret
Meaning of each name
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
- Siret: inner character; conduct, way of life
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Vecdi Zülküf
Meaning of each name
- Vecdi: relating to ecstasy or spiritual rapture
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
How to pronounce Zülküf
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zylkyf/ |
| Arabic | ذو الكفل |
Is Zülküf a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülküf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zülküf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zülküf
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Zülküf
- Zülküf Özer · b. 1988
- Zülküf Uçar · b. 1982
- Zülküf Karatekin · b. 1965
- Zülküf Dağlı · b. 1965
- Zülküf Ergün
- Zülküf Korkmaz · b. 1959
- Zülküf Akdemir
- Zülküf Burak Erdur
- Zülküf Kaya
- Zülküf Şahin
FAQ about the name Zülküf
What is the meaning of Zülküf?
Zülküf means “possessor of a share or responsibility”. A Turkish variant associated with Zülkifl, from Arabic Dhū al-Kifl. Dhū means possessor of, while kifl can denote a share, portion, or responsibility.
Is Zülküf a boy’s name?
Yes, Zülküf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Zülküf?
Zülküf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zülküf have?
Zülküf has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zülküf?
Zülküf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zülküf?
Some ideas: Zülküf Nuh; Kafi Zülküf; Zülküf Sıddık.
Famous people named Zülküf?
Notable people named Zülküf include Zülküf Özer, Zülküf Uçar, Zülküf Karatekin.
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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