Girl name
Zaliha name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Zaliha is a three-syllable girl’s name with a literary example in Orhan Kemal’s novel Eskici ve Oğulları. In the novel, it appears as a form of address associated with Zeliha. The similar name Zeliha refers to the heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story.
The name Zaliha at a glance
Syllables
Za · li · ha
3 syllables · 6 letters · /zaliha/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
The form Zaliha occurs in Orhan Kemal’s novel Eskici ve Oğulları as a form of address associated with Zeliha, giving the name a literary context.
Source: El Kitap — Orhan Kemal, Eskici ve Oğulları
Similar names with known meanings
Zaliha: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Zaliha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaliha/ |
Is Zaliha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaliha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zaliha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zaliha
Famous people named Zaliha
- Zaliha G. Aykut
FAQ about the name Zaliha
Is Zaliha a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaliha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Zaliha have?
Zaliha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zaliha?
Zaliha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zaliha?
Notable people named Zaliha include Zaliha G. Aykut.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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