Dhul-Kifl

/thool-KIFL/

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Meaning

Possessor of a Fold (Prophet Ezekiel)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Global Spellings

Arabic ذو الكفل

Urdu ذوالکفل

Persian ذوالکفل

Turkish Zülkifl

Bengali যুল-কিফল

Indonesian Dzul-Kifl

Pashto ذوالکفل

Alternate Spellings

Dhool-Kifl Dhul-Keefl

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Dhul-Kifl offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Possessor of a Fold (Prophet Ezekiel)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Dhul-Kifl, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dhul-Kifl is an Arabic descriptive title meaning "possessor of the portion" or "one who guarantees a due share," rather than a personal name in the usual sense. He is mentioned in the Quran (21:85, 38:48) among the patient and righteous; some scholars identify him with the Biblical prophet Ezekiel, though this identification is debated.

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Etymology

Literally 'possessor of the portion' or 'the one given a double share' in Arabic. This is a descriptive title rather than a personal name.

Islamic Significance

The Quran gives very little detail about him, describing him only briefly as patient and righteous. His identity is genuinely uncertain and debated among scholars - some have proposed identifying him with the Biblical Ezekiel, but this is not established with confidence.