Zulfiqar
Zulfiqar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The sword of ʿAlī”.
| Meaning | The sword of ʿAlī |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ذو الفقار |
| Pronunciation | zool-fi-KAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Zulfiqar
Zulfiqar is how South Asians say Dhū al-Faqār, the celebrated sword that ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib received from the Prophet ﷺ. Dhū means possessor of, and faqār refers to vertebrae, which is usually taken to describe notches or grooves running along the blade. The name became popular for boys in Iran, Pakistan and India, as the example of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto shows.
Is Zulfiqar a Muslim name?
Named after ʿAlī's sword, Zulfiqar is a Muslim name held especially dear in South Asia and by Shia Muslims.
How popular is Zulfiqar?
It is common in Pakistan, India and Iran, and Turkey knows it as Zülfikar.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zulfiqar mean?
Zulfiqar means 'The sword of ʿAlī'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zulfiqar a Muslim name?
Named after ʿAlī's sword, Zulfiqar is a Muslim name held especially dear in South Asia and by Shia Muslims.
How do you pronounce Zulfiqar?
Zulfiqar is pronounced zool-fi-KAHR.
Is Zulfiqar a boy or girl name?
Zulfiqar is usually a boy name.