Zeliş

Zeliş is a Turkish diminutive or pet form of the name Zeliha, which itself is derived from the Persian name Zuleikha (or Zulaikha). Zuleikha is a name with a long history, notably appearing in Islamic tradition as the wife of Potiphar in the Quranic narrative of Yusuf (Joseph). The name's core meaning revolves around brightness and beauty.

While Zuleikha has ancient Persian roots, Zeliş specifically emerged as a more modern, affectionate variant within Turkish culture. Its use reflects a common practice in Turkish naming where suffixes are added to create more endearing or informal versions of established names. It maintains the elegant and luminous connotations of its longer form.