Boy name
Zulkifly name meaning
“possessor of a portion or responsibility”
Zulkifly is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Dhū al-Kifl, meaning ‘possessor of a portion or responsibility’. The element dhū means ‘possessor’, while kifl can mean ‘portion’ or ‘responsibility’. Zulkifli is a spelling variant, and Dhū al-Kifl is the name of a Quranic prophet.
What does Zulkifly mean?
Possessor of a portion or responsibility
In Indonesian: pemilik bagian atau tanggungan
Origin and cultural usage of Zulkifly
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.
Zulkifly in Islam and the Quran
Zulkifly 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 Zulkifly
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zulkifly, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Zulkifly Fathir Rahmatsyah
Meaning of each word
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Rahmatsyah: mercy and king
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Meaning of each word
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Bustanul: garden or orchard
- Feisol: arbiter, decider
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Zulkifly Arsy
Meaning of each word
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
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Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Zulkifly Nahrawi
Meaning of each word
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Nahrawi: associated with a river
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Meaning of each word
- Zulkifly: possessor of a portion or responsibility
- Faris: knight, horseman
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
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How to pronounce Zulkifly
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulkifli/ |
| Arabic script | ذو الكفل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀ꦏꦶꦥ꦳꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜ᮪ᮊᮤᮖ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Zulkifly a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkifly is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zulkifly ranks #4,768 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Zulkifly
Famous people named Zulkifly
- Zulkifly Syukur · b. 1984
- Zulkifly Chaniago · b. 1956
- Zulkifly Mootalu · b. 1965
- Zulkifly Rozali
FAQ about the name Zulkifly
What is the meaning of Zulkifly?
Zulkifly 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 Zulkifly a boy’s name?
Yes, Zulkifly is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zulkifly?
Zulkifly is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zulkifly in the Quran?
Zulkifly appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 85 and QS Sad [38]: 48.
How many syllables does Zulkifly have?
Zulkifly has 3 syllables (Zul-kif-ly) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zulkifly?
Zulkifly ranks #4,768 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zulkifly?
Other spellings: Zulkifli.
What full names go well with Zulkifly?
Some ideas: Zulkifly Fathir Rahmatsyah; Zulkifly Bustanul Feisol; Zulkifly Arsy.
Famous people named Zulkifly?
Notable people named Zulkifly include Zulkifly Syukur, Zulkifly Chaniago, Zulkifly Mootalu.
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