صالحة

Zaliha

girlArabic, regional form of Saliha

Zaliha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Righteous, virtuous”.

MeaningRighteous, virtuous
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, regional form of Saliha
Arabic spellingصالحة
Pronunciationzah-LEE-hah
Arabic rootص ل ح (ṣ-l-ḥ) — to be righteous
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zaliha

Zaliha is generally regarded as a regional form of Ṣāliḥa, 'righteous' or 'virtuous'. The shift from s to z is found in some West African and Malay pronunciations of Arabic names. Ṣāliḥ, the masculine form, is the name of a prophet sent to the people of Thamūd.

Is Zaliha a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaliha is a form of Saliha, an Arabic Muslim name meaning righteous.

Where is the name Zaliha used?

Found in Ghana and Nigeria, and also in Malaysia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaliha mean?

Zaliha means 'Righteous, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic, regional form of Saliha.

Is Zaliha a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaliha is a form of Saliha, an Arabic Muslim name meaning righteous.

How do you write Zaliha in Arabic?

Zaliha is written صالحة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zaliha?

Zaliha is pronounced zah-LEE-hah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.