What Does the Name Zulfiqar Mean
The name Zulfiqar comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Zulfiqar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Zulfiqar Name Meaning
ArabicFrom Arabic ذو الفقار (Dhu al-Fiqar) meaning "cleaver of the spine". This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's sword, also used by his son-in-law Ali.
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