Boy name
Zul name meaning
“possessor, one who has”
Zul is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning possessor or one who has. Zul, also spelled Dzul, is a shortened form of the Arabic element dhū al-. It appears in names such as Zulkifli and Zulkarnain, with its complete meaning depending on the following word.
What does Zul mean?
Possessor, one who has
In Indonesian: pemilik, yang mempunyai
Origin and cultural usage of Zul
Zul or Dzul shortens Arabic dhū al-, 'possessor of, one who has'. It occurs in names such as Zulkifli and Zulkarnain; its full meaning depends on the following word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zul in Islam and the Quran
Zul does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ذو) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 27.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zul
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zul, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Zul as a first name
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Zul Ikhlas
Interpretation
May he possess sincerity of heart and intentions that remain pure.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Zul Fawwaz
Interpretation
May he possess success and frequently achieve victory in his endeavors.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Interpretation
May he possess a long life and an elevated position.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Zul Ilman
Interpretation
May he possess learning and knowledge throughout the course of life.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Zul Fajri
Interpretation
A picture of someone who holds dawn as part of his life.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May he possess firm resolve and become a steadfast guardian.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Zul Rifki
Interpretation
May he possess a gentle manner in every step of life.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
May he possess joyful news and the ability to distinguish well.Meaning of each word
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
Zul as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a beloved person who possesses many kinds of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May he possess abundant gifts of goodness and always express gratitude.Meaning of each word
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Interpretation
May he become a blessed person who possesses many successes.Meaning of each word
- Markum: one granted mercy
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Interpretation
May he possess goodness and hold a high and noble position.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
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Interpretation
May he possess goodness and assistance that leads toward success.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Interpretation
A picture of a boy who possesses affection as someone dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Interpretation
May he become a creator who possesses clarity and purity of heart.Meaning of each word
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Interpretation
May he become a chosen person who possesses depth of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Zul: possessor, one who has
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
Zul as a last name
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Bachir Zul
Interpretation
May he possess joyful news and become the bearer of it.Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Alfath Zul
Interpretation
May he possess an opening that leads onward to victory.Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Interpretation
May he possess a source of willingness and joyful acceptance.Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Hafizh Zul
Interpretation
May he possess the ability to guard and memorize well.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Hidayatul Zul
Interpretation
May he possess guidance and direction that lead toward truth.Meaning of each word
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Agil Zul
Interpretation
May he possess reason and the ability to weigh each decision.Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Interpretation
May he possess goodness and success that brings many victories.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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Sadik Zul
Interpretation
May he possess honesty and grow into someone worthy of trust.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Zul: possessor, one who has
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How to pronounce Zul
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zul/ |
| Arabic script | ذو الـ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ |
Is Zul a boy’s name?
Yes, Zul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zul ranks #634 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Zul
Famous people named Zul
- Zul Efendi
- Zul Elfian · b. 1961
- Andi Zul Fahmi Hermawan Palontjongi · b. 1997
- Zul Adrian Siregar
- Zul Akmal Naro · b. 1969
- Zul Asdi · b. 1965
- Zul Azhar · b. 1970
- Zul Azmi
- Zul Bahari Amra · b. 1971
- Zul Bahri
- Zul Efendi Gultom · b. 1979
- Zul Evi Astar · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Zul
What is the meaning of Zul?
Zul means possessor, one who has. Zul or Dzul shortens Arabic dhū al-, 'possessor of, one who has'. It occurs in names such as Zulkifli and Zulkarnain; its full meaning depends on the following word.
Is Zul a boy’s name?
Yes, Zul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zul?
Zul is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zul in the Quran?
Zul does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ذو) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 27.
How many syllables does Zul have?
Zul has 1 syllable (Zul) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Zul?
Zul ranks #634 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zul?
Other spellings: Dzul.
What full names go well with Zul?
Some ideas: Zul Ikhlas; Ulum Zul Habib; Bachir Zul.
Famous people named Zul?
Notable people named Zul include Zul Efendi, Zul Elfian, Andi Zul Fahmi Hermawan Palontjongi.
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