Zalilah comes from Arabic, variously linked to a 'gentle breeze' and an 'abundance; plenty' sense (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-LEE-lah'; nickname Zali).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-gentle-breeze at the (uncertain) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zalilah is variously linked to a 'gentle breeze' and an 'abundance; plenty' sense in Arabic — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zah-LEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 38%

Arabic references — Zalilah — routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

Zali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zalilah mean?

Zalilah is Arabic, variously 'a gentle breeze' and 'abundance'; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zalilah?

It's said zah-LEE-lah /zɑˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zalilah a boy or girl name?

Zalilah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zalilah?

Zalilah is a very rare name in the U.S.