Zulfah
Zulfah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Nearness, closeness to God”.
| Meaning | Nearness, closeness to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زلفى |
| Pronunciation | ZOOL-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Malaysia, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Zulfah
Zulfah represents the Arabic zulfā, which means nearness or a close and honoured position. It comes from the root z-l-f, to draw near. In the Quran the word describes the closeness to God granted to the prophets Dāwūd and Sulaymān. Families in South Asia, Malaysia and South Africa use it, often in the simpler form Zulfa, and the spelling Zulfaa also appears.
Is Zulfah a Muslim name?
Zulfah draws on zulfā, the Quranic word for nearness to God. The word appears of Prophet Dāwūd: 'And indeed, for him is nearness (zulfā) to Us and a good place of return' (Quran 38:25).
How popular is Zulfah?
Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka all know it, as do the Cape Malay Muslims of South Africa.
Gifts with the name Zulfah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zulfah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zulfah mean?
Zulfah means 'Nearness, closeness to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zulfah a Muslim name?
Zulfah draws on zulfā, the Quranic word for nearness to God. The word appears of Prophet Dāwūd: 'And indeed, for him is nearness (zulfā) to Us and a good place of return' (Quran 38:25).
How do you pronounce Zulfah?
Zulfah is pronounced ZOOL-fah.
Is Zulfah a boy or girl name?
Zulfah is usually a girl name.