Zahai
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zahai
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Zahai is regarded as an African variant of the name Zahia. The name translates to 'the Beautiful', 'the Brilliant', and 'the Glorious'.
What does the name Zahai mean?
The name Zahai is considered an African variant of Zahia. Its meanings include 'the Beautiful', 'the Brilliant', and 'the Glorious'. The roots of the name trace back to the Arabic word zahi (زاهي), which encompasses meanings such as 'beautiful', 'shining', 'brilliant', 'radiant', 'glorious', and 'magnificent'. In Ethiopia, however, Zahai means 'the sun' or 'the sunny one'.
Where does the name Zahai come from?
Zahai is a female first name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning 'the Beautiful'. The Arabic term zahi (زاهي) combines meanings of beautiful, shining, brilliant, radiant, glorious, and magnificent. The name is also found in African and Ethiopian contexts.
How do you pronounce Zahai?
Za-hai, where the 'ai' is pronounced like in 'Hain'.
Popularity
In Germany, Zahai is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common names for girls. Over the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Zahai ranks 11,574th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Zahai
Where does the name Zahai come from?
Zahai is a female first name of Arabic origin that can also be found in African and Ethiopian contexts.
What does the name Zahai mean?
The name Zahai is considered an African variant of Zahia and means among other things 'the Beautiful', 'the Brilliant', and 'the Glorious'.
How popular is the name Zahai?
Zahai is a rather rare name that is appreciated in certain cultures, but it does not belong to the most common first names.