Muslim girl name
Zulaykha
زليخا
“Name traditionally given to the wife of al-Aziz in Surah Yusuf”
زلیخا
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- Z
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Zulaykha mean?
Zulaykha (زليخا) means "Name traditionally given to the wife of al-Aziz in Surah Yusuf". It is an Arabic name for a girl.
What is the meaning of Zulaykha in Urdu?
In Urdu, Zulaykha means: زلیخا.
Is Zulaykha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zulaykha is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Zulaykha mentioned in the Qur'an?
Zulaykha is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.