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ذو الكفل

Dhul-Kifl

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Dhul-Kifl is a Muslim boy name meaning “One of the pledge; the Prophet Dhul-Kifl”.

MeaningOne of the pledge; the Prophet Dhul-Kifl
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingذو الكفل
PronunciationTHOOL-kifl
Arabic rootك ف ل (k-f-l) — to guarantee, to take responsibility
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Dhul-Kifl

Dhul-Kifl means 'the one of the pledge' or 'possessor of a portion', and is the title of a righteous man the Quran names among the patient prophets. His exact identity is debated; some scholars link him with Ezekiel. Because it is a title rather than an ordinary name, it is rarely given to children, but it is a respected Quranic name.

Is Dhul-Kifl a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhul-Kifl is mentioned in the Quran among the patient and righteous, though as a baby name it is uncommon; Kifl or Kafeel are sometimes used instead.

Is Dhul-Kifl in the Quran?

'And Ismail and Idris and Dhul-Kifl; all were of the patient' (Quran 21:85).

Where is the name Dhul-Kifl used?

Rare as a first name in the Arab world, but Zulkifli is very common in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Spellings and variants of Dhul-Kifl

ZulkifliZulkiflDhulkiflZul Kifl

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dhul-Kifl mean?

Dhul-Kifl means 'One of the pledge; the Prophet Dhul-Kifl'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Dhul-Kifl a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhul-Kifl is mentioned in the Quran among the patient and righteous, though as a baby name it is uncommon; Kifl or Kafeel are sometimes used instead.

How do you write Dhul-Kifl in Arabic?

Dhul-Kifl is written ذو الكفل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Dhul-Kifl?

Dhul-Kifl is pronounced THOOL-kifl.

Is Dhul-Kifl mentioned in the Quran?

'And Ismail and Idris and Dhul-Kifl; all were of the patient' (Quran 21:85).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.