Zulekha and the Quran

[Pariah]

In a song, I heard a reference to Zulekha being of the "prophetic race".
The only reason I assumed the name had anything to do with the Quran was because in that same verse, the song also mentions Yashoda, Krishna's (an incarnation of Vishnu in Hinduism) mother, and Radha, Krishna's true love.

Any insight on why the name Zulekha would be in that verse? And if this is indeed a Quranic reference, who is this Zulekha?

 

[ayani]

here is one explaination of the name : possibly means "brilliant beauty" in Persian. according to medieval legends this was the name of Potiphar's wife in the Bible. she has been the subject of many poems and tales.

Potiphar is a character in the Biblical story of Joseph. Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, is taken to Egypt where he is sold to Potiphar as a household slave. potiphar makes Joseph the head of his household, but Potiphar's wife, angered when Joseph resists her attempts to seduce him, accuses him falsely of attempting to rape her. potiphar casts Joseph into prison, where he comes to the notice of Pharaoh through his ability to interpret the dreams of other prisoners.

the story is also in the Quran in the 12th Sura.

from Wikipedia and Behind the Name

 

[Pariah]

Thank you.
Frubals for it. I still hope a Muslim answers it just to hear their perspective on it.

 

[Sahar]

What Ayani said. She was the wife of the Aziz (great) of Egypt (he was the king or a minister at that time). Ayani summarized the story. The name is not mentioned in the Qur'an. You may like to read the whole story, story of the prophet Joseph (Yousuf) pbuh; Surat Yousuf: The Holy Quran - Yusuf Ali Translation

 

[Pariah]

Thank you.
Makes more sense in the song that the character singing would use the word "Zulekha", as it means beauty.

 

[Peace]

What Ayani said. She was the wife of the Aziz (great) of Egypt (he was the king or a minister at that time

He was a minister.

Peace