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GirlPronounced English /zu.ˈleɪ.kə/

Zuleika

Meaning uncertain, possibly of Arabic origin.

Quick answer

Zuleika is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /zu.ˈleɪ.kə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /zu.ˈleɪ.kə/

Meaning and history

Meaning uncertain, possibly of Arabic origin. According to medieval tradition, notably related by the 15th-century Persian poet Jami, this was the name of the biblical Potiphar's wife. She has been a frequent subject of poems and tales.

Notes and context

Usage: literature