Boy name
Zulfi name meaning
“related to Zulfiqar, the grooved sword”
Zulfi is a masculine name commonly linked to Zulfikar, the grooved sword known in Islamic history. It often serves as a short form of that name, from Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār. The full name is commonly explained as ‘possessing grooves or notches’, providing the meaning associated with Zulfi.
What does Zulfi mean?
Related to Zulfiqar, the grooved sword
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan Zulfikar, pedang beralur
Origin and cultural usage of Zulfi
Often a short form of Zulfikar, from Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār, the name of a sword famous in Islamic history. The full name is commonly explained as 'possessing grooves or notches'.
Zulfi in Islam and the Quran
Zulfi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Zulfi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulfi/ |
| Arabic script | ذو الفي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ᮖᮤ |
Is Zulfi a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulfi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zulfi ranks #2,696 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zulfi
Famous people named Zulfi
- Zulfi Syarif Koto · b. 1950
- M. Zulfi Azwan
- Zulfi Akmal · b. 1978
- Zulfi Hendri · b. 1975
- Zulfi Mursal · b. 1972
- Zulfi Syukur · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Zulfi
What is the meaning of Zulfi?
Zulfi means related to Zulfiqar, the grooved sword. Often a short form of Zulfikar, from Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār, the name of a sword famous in Islamic history. The full name is commonly explained as 'possessing grooves or notches'.
Is Zulfi a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulfi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
Is the name Zulfi in the Quran?
Zulfi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zulfi have?
Zulfi has 2 syllables (Zul-fi) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zulfi?
Zulfi ranks #2,696 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Zulfi?
Notable people named Zulfi include Zulfi Syarif Koto, M. Zulfi Azwan, Zulfi Akmal.
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