Dhul-Fiqar

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Meaning

Name of the Prophet's sword

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ذو الفقار
Urdu ذوالفقار
Persian ذوالفقار
Turkish Zülfikar
Bengali যুল-ফিকার
Indonesian Dzul-Fiqar
Pashto ذوالفقار

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Dhul-Fiqar offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Name of the Prophet's sword', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Dhul-Fiqar is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dhul-Fiqar is the name traditionally given to a sword owned by the Prophet ﷺ, said to have been taken as spoils at the Battle of Badr and later passed to Ali ibn Abi Talib.