What origin is the name Zulfiqar?

Zulfiqar comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zulfiqar a popular name?

Zulfiqar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Zulfiqar?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Zulfiqar — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Zulfiqar

Q: Is Zulfiqar a rare name?

Yes. Zulfiqar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zulfiqar

Zulfiqar

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Zulfiqar is an arabic boy's name meaning "This Arabic name refers to the legendary bifurcated sword used by Ali ibn Abi Talib.".

Parents who choose Zulfiqar pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "This Arabic name refers to the legendary bifurcated sword used by Ali ibn Abi Talib.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.