Zuhal means “Saturn (planet)”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Zuhal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zuhal mean?
Literal meaning
Zuhal is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “Saturn (planet)”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Zuhal in Turkish
What does Zuhal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zuhal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Saturn (planet)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zuhal come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zuhal a Turkish name?
Yes. Zuhal is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zuhal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZuhalLatin | Girl | same as above: “Saturn (planet)” | 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 Zuhal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuhal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Zuhal
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 Zuhal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuteberGirl“esteemed, worthy of respect, reputable”same language (turkish)
- KösemGirl“guide, leader”same language (turkish)
- FarihaUnisex“variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- AydoluUnisex“full moon”same language (turkish)
- EdgüalpUnisex“good warrior”same language (turkish)
- TiğinBoy“variant of Tekin, an old Turkic title for a prince”same language (turkish)
- MehipBoy“awe-inspiring; lion”same language (turkish)
- ErboğaBoy“man strong as a bull”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Zuhal
What does the name Zuhal mean?
Zuhal means “Saturn (planet)”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Zuhal a girl's or a boy's name?
Zuhal is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zuhal come from?
Zuhal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zuhal?
Zuhal 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 Zuhal have?
Zuhal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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