Zoraida
pronounced /Zo-rai-da/
Enchanting or dawn This was the name of a minor 12th-century Spanish saint, a convert from Islam. The name was used by Cervantes for a character in his novel 'Don Quixote' (1606), in which Zoraida is a beautiful Moorish woman of Algiers who converts to Christianity and elopes with a Spanish officer.
About the name
Zoraida is a traditional Spanish girl name meaning 'Enchanting or dawn This was the name of a minor 12th-century Spanish saint, a convert from Islam. The name was used by Cervantes for a character in his novel 'Don Quixote' (1606), in which Zoraida is a beautiful Moorish woman of Algiers who converts to Christianity and elopes with a Spanish officer'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zoraida
- What is the meaning of the name Zoraida?
- Zoraida means "Enchanting or dawn This was the name of a minor 12th-century Spanish saint, a convert from Islam. The name was used by Cervantes for a character in his novel 'Don Quixote' (1606), in which Zoraida is a beautiful Moorish woman of Algiers who converts to Christianity and elopes with a Spanish officer.". It is a traditional girl name of Spanish origin.
- How is Zoraida written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): ज़ोरैद · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ઝોરૈદ
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