Zulaikha
زليخة
/ zoo-LAYK-khah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beautiful
Meaning & Etymology
Bright and beautiful
Bright and beautiful
Etymology
From the Arabic name Zulaikha, meaning ‘bright and beautiful’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Coast Bantu
Cultural context
Zulaikha is a name that reflects the Islamic influence in Tanzania, often associated with beauty and grace.
Symbolism
Represents the allure and charm of a woman.
Religious reference
Name of the wife of Potiphar in the Quran