Arabic

Zahra

Pronounced ZAH-rahShare

Meaning: Radiant; blossoming

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Zahra can represent related Arabic forms associated with radiance or a flower. The original spelling and vowel length help distinguish them.

Nicknames

  • Zaza

Spellings & variants

  • Zehra
  • Zohra
  • Zahraa

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

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Style

Origins

Zahra comes from Arabic.

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