Girl name
Zahara name meaning
“a blooming flower”
Zahara is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning a blooming flower through the Arabic name Zahra. The source word zahra means flower. The spelling Zahara can also represent Zahrāʾ, meaning bright or radiant, giving this written form a connection with either of those Arabic forms.
What does Zahara mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zahara
Probably a variant of Zahra, from Arabic zahra, ‘flower’. The spelling may also represent Zahrāʾ, meaning bright or radiant.
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Zahara in Islam and the Quran
Zahara does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (زهرة) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 131.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zahara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zahara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Dila: just, fair
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Meaning of each word
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Latipah: gentle, gracious
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
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Zahara Fatmawati
Meaning of each word
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Fatmawati: woman; Fatma relates to weaning
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Meaning of each word
- Rohmah: compassion; mercy
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Solihat: righteous women
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Zahara Saodah
Meaning of each word
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Saodah: dark, black in color
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Meaning of each word
- Zahara: a blooming flower
- Rafika: female friend, kindly companion
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
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How to pronounce Zahara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahara/ |
| Arabic script | زهرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦲꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮠᮛ |
Is Zahara a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zahara ranks #517 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zahara
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Lily♀Lily flower
Famous people named Zahara
- Zahara
- Zahara Kamal · b. 1954
- Zahara Lubis
- Zahara Tussoleha Rony · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Zahara
What is the meaning of Zahara?
Zahara means a blooming flower. Probably a variant of Zahra, from Arabic zahra, ‘flower’. The spelling may also represent Zahrāʾ, meaning bright or radiant.
Is Zahara a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zahara?
Zahara is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zahara in the Quran?
Zahara does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (زهرة) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 131.
How many syllables does Zahara have?
Zahara has 3 syllables (Za-ha-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zahara?
Zahara ranks #517 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zahara?
Some ideas: Zahara Saimah Dila; Zahara Latipah Sarifah; Zahara Fatmawati.
Famous people named Zahara?
Notable people named Zahara include Zahara, Zahara Kamal, Zahara Lubis.
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