Zuleyha

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Meaning

Water fairy; Legendary beauty

Origin

Turkish/Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic زليخة
Urdu زلیحہ
Persian زلیها
Turkish Züleyha
Bengali জুলেহা
Pashto زلیحه

Alternate Spellings

Zuleyha is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Turkish/Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Water fairy; Legendary beauty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Turkish/Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Zuleyha is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zuleyha, like Zulaikha, refers to the wife of the Egyptian official in the Quranic account of Prophet Yusuf (Surah 12).