Zulpiqar means “double-edged sword”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zulpiqar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Zulpiqar mean?
ئىككى بىسلىق قىلىچLiteral meaning
Zulpiqar (زۇلپىقار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “double-edged sword” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Zulpiqar in Uyghur
What does Zulpiqar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇلپىقار and Zulpiqar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “double-edged sword” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zulpiqar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zulpiqar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zulpiqar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zulpiqar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇلپىقارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “double-edged sword” | Documented[1] |
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 Zulpiqar
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.
Sibling names for Zulpiqar
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zulpiqar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OghlemBoy“my son”same language (uyghur)
- HezzixanGirl“fortune, happiness”same language (uyghur)
- EminnisaGirl“trustworthy woman”same language (uyghur)
- “way, plan; strategist”same language (uyghur)
- PeyzemetBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Peyiz”same language (uyghur)
- AbaBoy“father, dad, my father”same language (uyghur)
- “elephant (animal name)”same language (uyghur)
- AbduzahirBoy“clear, manifest; handsome, beautiful; servant of the Manifest God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zulpiqar
What does the name Zulpiqar mean?
Zulpiqar means “double-edged sword”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zulpiqar a girl's or a boy's name?
Zulpiqar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zulpiqar come from?
Zulpiqar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zulpiqar?
Zulpiqar is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Zulpiqar have?
Zulpiqar has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئىككى بىسلىق قىلىچ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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