What is the origin of the name Zulaika?

Zulaika is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Zulaika?

Zulaika is pronounced zoo-LAY-kah.

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GirlPersian

Zulaika

zoo-LAY-kah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

Peak Year

#5 in 1983

First Recorded

1983

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Zulaykha, a name of debated origin, possibly Persian, Arabic, or Swahili, often associated with beauty.

Nickname Watch

Zula Kaia Layla

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Zula Kaia Layla

Spelling Variations

Zulaykha Zuleika

Similar Names

Layla Samira Naima Zaina

Personality Traits

beautifulintelligentwisemysterious

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