Zulene
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zulene
Zulene is derived from the Arabic name Dhul-Nun or similar roots meaning "possessor of the fish," combining "dhu" (possessor) with "nun" (fish), though it may also be influenced by the name Sulene or variants of Zuleika.
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Etymology
Zulene is derived from the Arabic name Dhul-Nun or similar roots meaning "possessor of the fish," combining "dhu" (possessor) with "nun" (fish), though it may also be influenced by the name Sulene or variants of Zuleika. The name is primarily used in Christian communities, particularly in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking regions, where it emerged as a feminine variant adapted from Arabic or Hebrew origins.
Zulene currently ranks #5,622 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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