Boy name
Zulfikar name meaning
“name of the sword associated with Ali”
Zulfikar is a masculine name from Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār, the name of a sword associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib. Its meaning refers to that named sword. Dhū al-Fiqār is famous in Islamic history, providing the historical connection behind the use of Zulfikar as a given name.
What does Zulfikar mean?
Name of the sword associated with Ali
In Indonesian: nama pedang yang dikaitkan dengan Ali
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Zulfikar
From Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār, the name of a sword famous in Islamic history and associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zulfikar in Islam and the Quran
Zulfikar 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.
Name combinations with Zulfikar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zulfikar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Zulfikar as a first name
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Zulfikar Dhofir
Interpretation
A picture of a victor bearing the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Zulfikar Salis
Interpretation
May gentleness and ease accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Zulfikar Salamat
Interpretation
May safety and wellbeing accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
May longevity, calm, and dignity accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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Zulfikar Radi
Interpretation
May acceptance and contentment accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Interpretation
A picture of a virtuous, outstanding guardian, bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Zulfikar Riski
Interpretation
May provision for life accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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Zulfikar Hamam
Interpretation
May resolve and enthusiasm accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
Zulfikar as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a cherished friend attain distinction, bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
A picture of one chosen at dawn, bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Mustapa: specially chosen
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Interpretation
May love and good fortune accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
A picture of a willing guardian bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Interpretation
May joy and contentment accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Interpretation
May perseverance bring success through difficulties, bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Faza: to win, succeed
Zulfikar as a last name
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Daffa Zulfikar
Interpretation
A picture of a defender repelling danger, bearing a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Interpretation
May capability bring victory, framed by the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Rizky Zulfikar
Interpretation
May life's provisions accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Alfajar Zulfikar
Interpretation
A picture of dawn's first light, framed by a sword's name associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Fatih Zulfikar
Interpretation
A picture of an opener bearing the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Radi Zulfikar
Interpretation
May willing acceptance accompany the name of a sword associated with Ali.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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How to pronounce Zulfikar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulfikar/ |
| Arabic script | ذو الفقار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦶꦏꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ᮖᮤᮊᮁ |
Is Zulfikar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulfikar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zulfikar ranks #382 among boy names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zulfikar
Famous people named Zulfikar
- Zulfikar Arse Sadikin · b. 1975
- Zulfikar Achmad · b. 1946
- Zulfikar Hamonangan · b. 1976
- H. M. Zulfikar As'ad
- Muh. Zulfikar Suhardi · b. 1998
- T. Zulfikar Thaib Ali
- T. Zulfikar Thaib Aly · b. 1963
- Zulfikar · b. 1976
- Zulfikar · b. 1985
- Zulfikar
- Zulfikar
- Zulfikar · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Zulfikar
What is the meaning of Zulfikar?
Zulfikar means name of the sword associated with Ali. From Arabic Dhū al-Fiqār, the name of a sword famous in Islamic history and associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Is Zulfikar a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulfikar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zulfikar?
Zulfikar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zulfikar in the Quran?
Zulfikar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zulfikar have?
Zulfikar has 3 syllables (Zul-fi-kar) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zulfikar?
Zulfikar ranks #382 among boy names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zulfikar?
Some ideas: Zulfikar Dhofir; Ula Zulfikar Khalil; Daffa Zulfikar.
Famous people named Zulfikar?
Notable people named Zulfikar include Zulfikar Arse Sadikin, Zulfikar Achmad, Zulfikar Hamonangan.
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