What is the origin of the name Zuleika?

Zuleika is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Zuleika?

Zuleika is currently ranked #6898 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zuleika?

Zuleika is pronounced zoo-LAY-kah.

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GirlPersian

Zuleika

zoo-LAY-kah

Popularity

#6898

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

1,213

Peak Year

#54 in 2007

First Recorded

1967

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Persian name possibly meaning 'brilliant' or 'fair'.

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Zule Leika Zoe

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Numerology

The Idealist

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

Nicknames

Zule Leika Zoe

Spelling Variations

Zuleikha Zulayka

Similar Names

Samira Layla Aisha Soraya

Personality Traits

MysteriousIntriguingCreativeGentle

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