Zeliha means “fair, radiant”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Zeliha is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zeliha mean?
Literal meaning
Zeliha is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “fair, radiant”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name of a figure in the story of Yusuf (Joseph)
Meaning themes: Light
Zeliha in Turkish
What does Zeliha mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zeliha. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fair, radiant” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zeliha come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zeliha a Turkish name?
Yes. Zeliha is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zeliha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZelihaLatin | Girl | same as above: “fair, radiant” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zeliha
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeliha | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Zeliha
Sibling names for Zeliha
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zeliha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NisanurGirl“April light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AyışınıGirl“moon ray”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- FericanUnisex“light of the soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- ƏnvərBoy“most luminous”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- EcenurGirl“queen of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurzerGirl“golden light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MunireGirl“luminous, bright, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MahtenGirl“moon-fair, luminous-skinned”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Zeliha
What does the name Zeliha mean?
Zeliha means “fair, radiant”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Zeliha a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeliha is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zeliha come from?
Zeliha is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zeliha?
Zeliha is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Zeliha have?
Zeliha has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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