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Zuleyha

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Pronounced zoo-LAY-hah /zuˈleɪ.hə/Medium

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.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic
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.
U.S. rank (2021)#13453
2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

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').
Overall data confidence 46%
References -- Zuleyha — Turkish form of Zulaikha; 'radiant beauty'; Joseph/Yusuf narrative

Variations

ZulaikhaZuleikhaZeliha

Nicknames

ZuleLeyla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuleyha mean?

Zuleyha is the Turkish form of Zulaikha, 'brilliant; radiant beauty' -- the name of Potiphar's wife in the Joseph story.

How do you pronounce Zuleyha?

It's said zoo-LAY-hah /zuˈleɪ.hə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zuleyha a boy or girl name?

Zuleyha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zuleyha?

Zuleyha is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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