Meaning: The Turkish and Islamic form of Zulaikha, traditionally read as 'brilliant; radiant beauty.' In the Joseph (Yusuf) story, Zulaikha is the name given to Potiphar's wife; the tale is told with care in that tradition.Low
In 30 seconds: A radiant Turkish name: Zuleyha, the form of Zulaikha, means 'brilliant beauty' (said 'zoo-LAY-hah'). Lyrical and storied.
MeaningThe Turkish and Islamic form of Zulaikha, traditionally read as 'brilliant; radiant beauty.' In the Joseph (Yusuf) story, Zulaikha is the name given to Potiphar's wife; the tale is told with care in that tradition.
Zuleyha is the Turkish and Islamic form of Zulaikha, usually read as 'brilliant; radiant beauty.' In the Joseph narrative she is Potiphar's wife -- a figure the tradition treats thoughtfully. Lyrical and rare in the U.S. (said 'zoo-LAY-hah').
It appears rarely, mostly in Turkish and Muslim families. Rare, storied, and radiant.
Did you know? Zuleyha is the Turkish form of Zulaikha, 'brilliant; radiant beauty' -- the name given in tradition to Potiphar's wife in the story of Joseph (Yusuf) (said 'zoo-LAY-hah').
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References -- Zuleyha — Turkish form of Zulaikha; 'radiant beauty'; Joseph/Yusuf narrative
