Zülfikar

The first name Zülfikar is the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Zulfiqar, which is derived from Dhu al-Faqar (ذو الفقار). Its direct translation is 'the spine splitter' or 'the spine severer'.

What does the name Zülfikar mean?

Zülfikar is a masculine first name that is considered the Turkish form of the Arabic Zulfiqar and is derived from Dhu al-Faqar (ذو الفقار). The meaning is 'the spine splitter' or 'the spine severer'. The name consists of two Arabic elements: dhu (ذو), which means 'owner', 'possessor', or 'holder', and faqār (فقار), which means 'spine', 'backbone', or 'vertebra'. Additionally, Zülfikar is the name of the sword of Imam Hz. Ali as well as the Prophet Mohammed.

Where does the name Zülfikar come from?

The origin of the name Zülfikar lies in Arabic and means 'the spine splitter'.

How do you pronounce Zülfikar?

The pronunciation of the name Zülfikar is melodious and ranges from three to four syllables. It is pronounced as 'Zül-fi-kar' [zylfiˈkaːʁ], with the rounded Ü sound at the beginning providing a distinctive tonal quality. The hard K in the penultimate syllable gives the name clarity and structure, while the final R softly fades away. This makes Zülfikar both traditional and striking – rounded at the beginning and firm in the middle.

Popularity

In Germany, Zülfikar is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,092nd during that period. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,841st.

Nicknames & pet names

Zuki / Zülfi

Famous people

• Zülfikar Cosguner (German footballer)