Girl name
Zulaiha name meaning
“beautiful, in traditional interpretation”
Zulaiha is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning beautiful in traditional interpretation. It is a variant of Zulaikha, used in Arabic and Persian traditions of the Joseph story. The association concerns the character's beauty, while the original lexical meaning remains uncertain.
What does Zulaiha mean?
Beautiful, in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: cantik, menurut tafsir tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Zulaiha
Zulaiha is a variant of Zulaikha, a name used in Arabic and Persian traditions of the Joseph story. It is commonly associated with the character's beauty, while its original lexical meaning is uncertain.
Zulaiha in Islam and the Quran
Zulaiha does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Zulaiha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulaiha/ |
| Arabic script | زليخة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭꦲꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜᮄᮠ |
Is Zulaiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zulaiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zulaiha ranks #2,655 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Zulaiha
FAQ about the name Zulaiha
What is the meaning of Zulaiha?
Zulaiha means beautiful, in traditional interpretation. Zulaiha is a variant of Zulaikha, a name used in Arabic and Persian traditions of the Joseph story. It is commonly associated with the character's beauty, while its original lexical meaning is uncertain.
Is Zulaiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zulaiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Zulaiha in the Quran?
Zulaiha does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zulaiha have?
Zulaiha has 3 syllables (Zu-lai-ha) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zulaiha?
Zulaiha ranks #2,655 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zulaiha?
Other spellings: Zulaikha.
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