Fictional CharacterBritishFictional — Zuleika Dobson
Zuleika Dobson
Literary character, enchantress figure in Oxford novel
Biography
Protagonist of Max Beerbohm's 1911 novel of the same name. A beautiful and witty woman whose arrival at Oxford University causes a cascade of romantic complications and chaos among the student body.
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British
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Zuleika Dobson
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Zuleika
Arabic origin
“The classical Arabic feminine name meaning 'brilliant' or 'splendid,' Zuleika carries literary prestige and historical depth. Famous in Islamic tradition and world literature, it represents sophisticated femininity with cultural resonance across multiple traditions.”