Girl name
Zahra name meaning
“radiant and luminous”
Zahra is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic zahrāʾ, a feminine form meaning radiant and luminous. This form is also known as an epithet of Fatimah. The Latin spelling Zahra can additionally represent Arabic zahra, meaning flower, giving the spelling another possible source.
What does Zahra mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zahra
Usually from Arabic zahrāʾ, a feminine form meaning radiant or luminous, also known as an epithet of Fatimah. The Latin spelling Zahra can also represent zahra, meaning flower.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zahra in Islam and the Quran
Zahra 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 Zahra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zahra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Zahra as a first name
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Zahra Nida
Interpretation
May she be a brilliant call shining with radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Nida: call, summons
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Interpretation
A picture of brilliant stars glowing with a soft reddish hue.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Suraya: the Pleiades star cluster
- Humaira: a delicate reddish hue
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Zahra Dalila
Interpretation
May she become a brilliant guide who illuminates the way.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
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Interpretation
May she possess noble character and shine brilliantly like moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Nabilah: noble, magnanimous
- Qomariyah: relating to the moon
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Zahra Rahmayanti
Interpretation
May she bring compassion that radiates a brilliant, shining light.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Rahmayanti: compassion, mercy
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Zahra Rizka
Interpretation
May she be a gift to life, brilliant and radiant.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Rizka: sustenance, provision for life
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Zahra Aqilah Nurhalimah
Interpretation
May she grow wise, with radiant light and a gentle heart.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Aqilah: intelligent, wise
- Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
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Zahra Uswatun
Interpretation
May she become a brilliant example who radiates shining light.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Uswatun: an example to follow
Zahra as a middle name
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Interpretation
May she become a radiant woman with natural inner purity.Meaning of each word
- Nisa: women
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Fitriyani: associated with innate nature or purity
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Interpretation
May she shine brilliantly with compassion, warmth, and friendly affection.Meaning of each word
- Rahmi: associated with mercy
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Alifia: friendly, companionable
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Interpretation
May guidance toward goodness accompany her brilliance and personal dignity.Meaning of each word
- Hidayanti: guidance toward goodness
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
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Interpretation
May she shine brilliantly with a forgiving and compassionate heart.Meaning of each word
- Maghfiroh: forgiveness, pardon
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Rohimah: full of compassion
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Interpretation
May her natural purity and personal honor radiate brilliant light.Meaning of each word
- Fitria: relating to innate nature
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Izzati: my dignity, my honor
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Interpretation
May she achieve victory with love, close affection, and brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Mawaddah: love and affection
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Faiza: a woman who achieves victory
Zahra as a last name
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Hawa Zahra
Interpretation
May her life grow brilliant and continually radiate shining light.Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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Atika Zahra
Interpretation
A picture of sweet fragrance mingling with brilliance and light.Meaning of each word
- Atika: fragrant; also noble
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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Interpretation
May her friendship feel captivating and radiate a brilliant light.Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Fatin: captivating, enchanting
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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Fathia Zahra
Interpretation
May she achieve a brilliant victory filled with radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Fathia: associated with victory
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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Nadiah Zahra
Interpretation
May she shine brilliantly with a gentleness resembling morning dew.Meaning of each word
- Nadiah: tender, dewy
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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Interpretation
May she become her best, filled with happiness and radiance.Meaning of each word
- Husna: best; most beautiful
- Saidah: happy, fortunate
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
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How to pronounce Zahra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahra/ |
| Arabic script | زهراء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦃꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮂᮛ |
Is Zahra a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zahra ranks #184 among girl names in our data sample (46 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zahra
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
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Helena♀Torch, bright light
Famous people named Zahra
- Zahra Muzdalifah · b. 2001
- Az Zahra Ditya Ramadhani · b. 2005
- Zahra Damariva · b. 1997
- Zahra Yuriva Dermawan · b. 2000
- Az Zahra Putri Dania · b. 2004
- Zahra Afiff · b. 2003
- Zahra Mahria · b. 1996
- Zahra Nur Khaulah · b. 2003
- Zahra Alwi
- Zahra Amelia Irsanty · b. 2002
- Zahra Dinda Delia Putri · b. 2006
- Zahra Mardiah Anwar · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Zahra
What is the meaning of Zahra?
Zahra means radiant and luminous. Usually from Arabic zahrāʾ, a feminine form meaning radiant or luminous, also known as an epithet of Fatimah. The Latin spelling Zahra can also represent zahra, meaning flower.
Is Zahra a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zahra?
Zahra is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zahra in the Quran?
Zahra does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zahra have?
Zahra has 2 syllables (Zah-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zahra?
Zahra ranks #184 among girl names in our data sample (46 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zahra?
Some ideas: Zahra Nida; Nisa Zahra Fitriyani; Hawa Zahra.
Famous people named Zahra?
Notable people named Zahra include Zahra Muzdalifah, Az Zahra Ditya Ramadhani, Zahra Damariva.
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