Zuleikha means “fair, radiant”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh and Tatar.
- Zuleikha is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Tatar.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Zuleikha mean?
Literal meaning
Zuleikha is a girl's name used in Kazakh and Tatar. 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
Zuleikha in Kazakh and Tatar
What does Zuleikha mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Зүлейха and Zuleikha (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fair, radiant” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zuleikha mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Зөләйха and Zuleikha (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fair, radiant” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zuleikha come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Zuleikha?
Zuleikha is used as a given name in Kazakh and Tatar. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zuleikha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЗүлейхаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “fair, radiant” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ЗөләйхаCyrillic | 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 Zuleikha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Зүлейха | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zuleikha | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Зөләйха | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zuleikha | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Zuleikha
Sibling names for Zuleikha
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 Zuleikha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurgeldiBoy“light has come”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NurjanBoy“light + soul”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NuretdinBoy“light of the faith”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme light
- NurassylGirl“noble light”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- RaushaniyaGirl“bright, radiant”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme light
- SvetlanaGirl“light, bright”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- BainurBoy“rich light”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NursyluGirl“radiant beauty”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Zuleikha
What does the name Zuleikha mean?
Zuleikha means “fair, radiant”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh and Tatar.
Is Zuleikha a girl's or a boy's name?
Zuleikha is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls.
Where does Zuleikha come from?
Zuleikha is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zuleikha?
Zuleikha is recorded for Kazakh and Tatar. 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 Zuleikha spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Зүлейха (Cyrillic), Зөләйха (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zuleikha have?
Zuleikha has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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