Classical Persian name
Zhaleh
ZHAA-leh (Zha-leh) /ʒɑːˈle/; ž as in 'vision'
Pronunciation: ZHAA-leh (Zha-leh) /ʒɑːˈle/; ž as in 'vision'
ندى أو قطرة لامعة (مجازيًّا)
Girl Rare
Origin
Modern/classical Persian
Meaning
Persian feminine name meaning 'dew' or 'a single glistening drop' (poetic usage); attested in modern and classical Persian poetry and literature.
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Dew & Nature
Islamic Status
Literary, Rare
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
6
Meaning Urdu
فارسی ادبی نام، معنی: شبنم یا ایک چمکتی ہوئی بوند (ادبی و شاعرانہ استعمال)
Meaning Arabic
ندى أو قطرة لامعة (مجازيًّا)
Zhaleh (Persian: ژاله) is a culturally attested feminine name in Persian literature, frequently used by poets and writers to evoke delicate natural imagery such as morning dew or a lone teardrop. The word appears in ghazals and modern Persian poetry as an image of purity, transience, and subtle beauty; it is also used in Urdu literary registers with the same connotations. As a given name it sits within the tradition of Persian names derived from nature and poetic metaphor rather than prophetic or Quranic sources. Parents choosing Zhaleh often place it alongside similar lyrical names like [[Zhila]] and [[Sahar]] to emphasize dawn and dew imagery; the name works well in Persian and Urdu-speaking families seeking a classical but uncommon feminine name.
FAQs
What is the literal meaning of Zhaleh?
Literally it denotes 'dew' or a small glistening drop in Persian; it is also used poetically for a teardrop or delicate sparkle.
Is Zhaleh used in Urdu-speaking communities?
Yes. Zhaleh appears in Urdu poetic usage and is used by Urdu-speaking families familiar with Persian literary vocabulary.
Is Zhaleh connected to any Quranic verse or Islamic figure?
No. Zhaleh is a literary Persian name and is not derived from Quranic verses or names of prophets; its use is cultural and poetic.
How is Zhaleh written in Persian and Urdu scripts?
In Persian script it is written ژاله. Urdu may render it similarly as ژالہ or use the variant ژاله in literary contexts.
What kind of imagery does the name Zhaleh evoke?
It evokes morning dew, freshness, delicate beauty, transience, and the refined imagery common in Persian poetry.
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