Boy name
Zulkifli name meaning
“possessor of a portion or responsibility”
Zulkifli is a masculine name from Arabic Dhū al-Kifl, commonly linked to the meaning “possessor of a portion or responsibility.” Dhū means “possessor,” while kifl can mean “portion” or “responsibility.” Dhū al-Kifl is the name of a Quranic prophet, and Zulkifly is a spelling variant.
What does Zulkifli mean?
Possessor of a portion or responsibility
In Indonesian: pemilik bagian atau tanggungan
Origin and cultural usage of Zulkifli
From Arabic Dhū al-Kifl, the name of a Quranic prophet. Dhū means 'possessor', while kifl can mean a portion or responsibility.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Z · Zu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zulkifli in Islam and the Quran
Zulkifli appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 85 and QS Sad [38]: 48.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zulkifli
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zulkifli, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Zulkifli as a first name
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Interpretation
May this child carry responsibilities with joy, composure, and dignity.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Zulkifli Fadel
Interpretation
May this child bear responsibilities with excellence and noble character.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Interpretation
May this child become a protector who willingly accepts their responsibilities.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Zulkifli Syukron
Interpretation
May this child receive their portion with continual expressions of thanks.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Interpretation
A picture of a generous portion holder, like a plant spreading fragrance.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Zulkifli Hasanul
Interpretation
May this child become a bearer of responsibilities with good character.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Zulkifli Farhan
Interpretation
May this child receive their portion and responsibilities with a joyful heart.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Zulkifli Shidqi
Interpretation
May this child carry responsibilities honestly and hold firmly to truth.Meaning of each word
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
Zulkifli as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a portion holder as gentle as a young gazelle.Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Interpretation
May this child bear responsibilities with knowledge and a hopeful heart.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Interpretation
May this child become a guardian carrying their charges toward safety.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
A picture of a responsibility bearer opening the way like dawn's first light.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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Interpretation
May this child uphold truth and achieve success in their responsibilities.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Interpretation
May this child receive their portion with willingness and good character.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
Zulkifli as a last name
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Interpretation
May this hopeful bearer of responsibilities be able to provide sufficiency.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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Fitrianto Zulkifli
Interpretation
May this child receive a portion and responsibilities suited to their natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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Ghulam Zulkifli
Interpretation
A picture of a young man with a portion and responsibilities in life.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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Thariq Zulkifli
Interpretation
A picture of a person knocking, arriving with their portion or responsibility.Meaning of each word
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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Interpretation
A picture of a portion holder receiving provisions on a nighttime journey.Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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Nadhif Zulkifli
Interpretation
May this child bear responsibilities while remaining clean and maintaining cleanliness.Meaning of each word
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Zulkifli: possessor of a portion or responsibility
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How to pronounce Zulkifli
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /zulkifli/ |
| Arabic script | ذو الكفل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ꦏꦶꦥ꦳꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ᮊᮤᮖ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Zulkifli a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkifli is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zulkifli ranks #144 among boy names in our data sample (117 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 Zulkifli
Famous people named Zulkifli
- Zulkifli Hasan · b. 1962
- Zulkifli Lubis · b. 1923
- Zulkifli Latief
- Zulkifli Lukmansyah · b. 2006
- Zulkifli Muhammad Ali · b. 1974
- M. Zulkifli
- Zulkifli Adnan Singkah
- Zulkifli Amsyah · b. 1946
- Zulkifli Anwar · b. 1955
- Zulkifli H. Adam · b. 1975
- Zulkifli Mahmud
- Zulkifli Zaini · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Zulkifli
What is the meaning of Zulkifli?
Zulkifli means possessor of a portion or responsibility. From Arabic Dhū al-Kifl, the name of a Quranic prophet. Dhū means 'possessor', while kifl can mean a portion or responsibility.
Is Zulkifli a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkifli is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zulkifli?
Zulkifli is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zulkifli in the Quran?
Zulkifli appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 85 and QS Sad [38]: 48.
How many syllables does Zulkifli have?
Zulkifli has 3 syllables (Zul-kif-li) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zulkifli?
Zulkifli ranks #144 among boy names in our data sample (117 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zulkifli?
Other spellings: Zulkifly.
What full names go well with Zulkifli?
Some ideas: Zulkifli Farhan Wakur; Rasya Zulkifli Salis; Raji Mugni Zulkifli.
Famous people named Zulkifli?
Notable people named Zulkifli include Zulkifli Hasan, Zulkifli Lubis, Zulkifli Latief.
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