Girl · Arabic

Zulaikha

زليخا

The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran.

📖 Quranic

Every syllable of Zulaikha breathes Arabic history and a luminous meaning: The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran. Parents often gift it to a girl seeking a distinguished identity.

Zulaikha holds a special place because it is mentioned in the Holy Quran — an honor in itself. Its meaning, The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran, adds an aesthetic layer that makes the name pleasant to say and dignified in writing.

There is a quiet barakah (blessing) in choosing a name with such Islamic roots. Families pick Zulaikha because it lodges in memory effortlessly and honors Arabic heritage. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged choosing good names — a tradition this one carries with quiet grace.

📖 Linguistic card

Identity at a glance

Gender

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Girl

🌍 Origin

Arabic

🔤 Starts with

ز

📏 letter

5

🏷️ Categories

Quranic Names Classic Names

☪️ Islamic provenance

📖 Mentioned in the Holy Quran

💡 Did you know?

Surprising facts

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The Prophet ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so choose good names" (Abu Dawud).

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The core meaning of Zulaikha revolves around: The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran.

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The name Zulaikha traces its origin to Arabic culture.

Zulaikha is among the names mentioned in the Holy Quran.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zulaikha mean?

The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Zulaikha?

The name Zulaikha has Arabic origin.

Is Zulaikha a boy or girl name?

Zulaikha is traditionally a Girl name.

Is Zulaikha mentioned in the Quran?

Yes, Zulaikha is recognized as a Quranic name.

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