Zulal means “clear, pure”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Zulal is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zulal mean?
سۈزۈك، پاكLiteral meaning
Zulal (زۇلال) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “clear, pure” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Zulal in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Zulal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zülâl. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “clear, pure” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zulal mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇلال, Zulal (ULY transliteration), Zilal and زىلال. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “clear, pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zulal come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zulal?
Zulal is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zulal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZülâlLatin | Girl | same as above: “clear, pure” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | زۇلالArabic script ZilalLatin, variant زىلالArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “clear, pure” | Documented[1] |
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 Zulal
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.
Names related to Zulal
Sibling names for Zulal
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zulal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NejiwullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- HasgülGirl“genuine flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArısoyBoy“pure lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- NejibullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AkkutluUnisex“pure and blessed”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AyzebirGirl“pure, pretty girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- HénipixanGirl“pure; upright”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AkalpBoy“noble hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Zulal
What does the name Zulal mean?
Zulal means “clear, pure”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Zulal a girl's or a boy's name?
Zulal is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Zulal come from?
Zulal is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zulal?
Zulal is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 is Zulal spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zülâl (Latin), زۇلال (Arabic script), Zilal (Latin), زىلال (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zulal have?
Zulal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: سۈزۈك، پاك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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