Girl name
Zulaikha name meaning
“beautiful, in traditional interpretation”
Zulaikha is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning beautiful in traditional interpretation. Used in Arabic and Persian traditions of the Joseph story, it also has the variant Zulaiha. Its association with beauty comes from the character, while its original lexical meaning remains uncertain.
What does Zulaikha mean?
Beautiful, in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: cantik, menurut tafsir tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Zulaikha
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.
Zulaikha in Islam and the Quran
Zulaikha 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 Zulaikha
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zulaixa/ |
| Arabic script | زليخة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦭꦲꦶꦏ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮜᮄᮮ |
Is Zulaikha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zulaikha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zulaikha ranks #2,656 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):
FAQ about the name Zulaikha
What is the meaning of Zulaikha?
Zulaikha 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 Zulaikha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zulaikha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Zulaikha in the Quran?
Zulaikha does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zulaikha have?
Zulaikha has 3 syllables (Zu-lai-kha) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zulaikha?
Zulaikha ranks #2,656 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zulaikha?
Other spellings: Zulaiha.
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