Zülküf means “name of a figure in the Quran”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Zülküf is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zülküf mean?
Literal meaning
Zülküf is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “name of a figure in the Quran”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Arabic Dhu'l-Kifl; source gives a different gloss
Zülküf in Turkish
What does Zülküf mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zülküf. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a figure in the Quran” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Zülküf come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zülküf a Turkish name?
Yes. Zülküf is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zülküf across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZülküfLatin | Boy | same as above: “name of a figure in the Quran” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zülküf
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zülküf | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Zülküf
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zülküf rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DinçmenBoy“vigorous, healthy person”same language (turkish)
- DenizelBoy“sea people”same language (turkish)
- AtamerBoy“my father the man”same language (turkish)
- KaynarkanUnisex“bubbling, lively person”same language (turkish)
- GülizGirl“rose trace”same language (turkish)
- ŞenolBoy“be cheerful”same language (turkish)
- GülərGirl“smiling, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- DolanBoy“wander (command form of dolanmak); filled”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Zülküf
What does the name Zülküf mean?
Zülküf means “name of a figure in the Quran”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Zülküf a girl's or a boy's name?
Zülküf is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zülküf come from?
Zülküf is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zülküf?
Zülküf is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Zülküf have?
Zülküf has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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