Girl name
Zahira name meaning
“radiant, shining”
Zahira is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic zāhirah, meaning radiant or shining. Zāhirah is the feminine form of zāhir, which carries the same sense of brightness. The Latin spelling Zahira can also represent other Arabic words beyond this particular source.
What does Zahira mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zahira
Possibly represents Arabic zāhirah, the feminine of zāhir, meaning radiant or shining. This Latin spelling can also represent other Arabic words.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zahira in Islam and the Quran
Zahira does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zahira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zahira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Rizkiana: sustenance, gift of livelihood
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Zahira Amirah Mutmainnah
Meaning of each word
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Amirah: princess, female ruler
- Mutmainnah: tranquil, assured at heart
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Zahira Rifka
Meaning of each word
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
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Meaning of each word
- Nurdiah: light
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Khoriyah: good; virtuous
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Zahira Aliya
Meaning of each word
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Aliya: high, exalted, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Zahira: radiant, shining
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Wardatul: a rose flower
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How to pronounce Zahira
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahira/ |
| Arabic script | زاهرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦲꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮠᮤᮛ |
Is Zahira a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zahira ranks #2,654 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zahira
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
FAQ about the name Zahira
What is the meaning of Zahira?
Zahira means radiant, shining. Possibly represents Arabic zāhirah, the feminine of zāhir, meaning radiant or shining. This Latin spelling can also represent other Arabic words.
Is Zahira a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zahira?
Zahira is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zahira in the Quran?
Zahira does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zahira have?
Zahira has 3 syllables (Za-hi-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zahira?
Zahira ranks #2,654 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zahira?
Some ideas: Zahira Layla Rizkiana; Zahira Amirah Mutmainnah; Zahira Rifka.
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