Girl name
Zara name meaning
“flower; radiant”
Zara is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic Zahra and the meanings “flower” or “radiant”. These meanings come from Arabic zahra, “flower”, and zahrāʾ, “radiant”. Zara can also be a variant of Sara, so the name has more than one possible origin rather than a single derivation.
What does Zara mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zara
Zara is often linked to Arabic Zahra, from zahra ‘flower’ or zahrāʾ ‘radiant’. It can also be a variant of Sara, so it has more than one possible origin.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zara in Islam and the Quran
Zara 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 Zara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Nurcahya: light, bright radiance
- Khuzaimah: a kind of desert tree
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Meaning of each word
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Mualifah: author, compiler
- Salwa: solace; quail
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Zara Malihah
Meaning of each word
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Malihah: beautiful, charming
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Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
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Zara Rahmiati
Meaning of each word
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Rahmiati: affection and mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Masyita: female hairdresser
- Naimah: living in comfort and well-being
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How to pronounce Zara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zara/ |
| Arabic script | زارا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮛ |
Is Zara a girl’s name?
Yes, Zara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zara ranks #2,510 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zara
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 Zara
- Zara Leola · b. 2006
- Zara Zettira · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Zara
What is the meaning of Zara?
Zara means flower; radiant. Zara is often linked to Arabic Zahra, from zahra ‘flower’ or zahrāʾ ‘radiant’. It can also be a variant of Sara, so it has more than one possible origin.
Is Zara a girl’s name?
Yes, Zara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zara?
Zara is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zara in the Quran?
Zara does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zara have?
Zara has 2 syllables (Za-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zara?
Zara ranks #2,510 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zara?
Some ideas: Zara Nurcahya Khuzaimah; Zara Mualifah Salwa; Zara Malihah.
Famous people named Zara?
Notable people named Zara include Zara Leola, Zara Zettira.
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