Zulkifl
Zulkifl is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (Quranic) origin, meaning “The Prophet Dhul-Kifl”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Dhul-Kifl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Written as | ذو الكفل |
| Pronunciation | zool-KIFL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Zulkifl
Zulkifl is the form used in South Asia and Malaysia for Dhū al-Kifl, a figure the Quran mentions twice among the patient and the righteous and who is generally counted as a prophet. Kifl is commonly read as a pledge or a share, which gives the name the sense possessor of the pledge. It comes from the root k-f-l, to guarantee or take responsibility. Malaysians and Indonesians very often use the longer form Zulkifli.
Is Zulkifl a Muslim name?
Zulkifl is a Muslim name taken from Dhul-Kifl, whom the Quran names among the patient and righteous: 'And Ismāʿīl and Idrīs and Dhul-Kifl; all were of the patient' (Quran 21:85).
How popular is Zulkifl?
It is very common in Malaysia and Indonesia as Zulkifli, and is also used in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zulkifl mean?
Zulkifl means 'The Prophet Dhul-Kifl'. It is of Arabic (Quranic) origin.
Is Zulkifl a Muslim name?
Zulkifl is a Muslim name taken from Dhul-Kifl, whom the Quran names among the patient and righteous: 'And Ismāʿīl and Idrīs and Dhul-Kifl; all were of the patient' (Quran 21:85).
How do you pronounce Zulkifl?
Zulkifl is pronounced zool-KIFL.
Is Zulkifl a boy or girl name?
Zulkifl is usually a boy name.