Zahra

The first name Zahra has its roots in Arabic and can be translated as 'the flower' or 'the blossom' as well as 'the radiant one'. These meanings derive from the Arabic words 'zahra' for flower and 'zahara' for shine or bloom.

What does the name Zahra mean?

Zahra is an Arabic girl's name associated with various meanings: it stands for 'the flower' or 'the blossom' and also for 'the radiant one'. Additionally, the meaning 'the beautiful one' is often mentioned, which may represent a combination of the first two meanings. The name Zahra gained popularity in the Arab and Muslim world through Fāṭima bint Muḥammad, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed, who bore the nickname 'Zahra' and is known as Fāṭima al-Zahrā. Zahra is particularly common in the Persian region, especially in Iran. It is often mistakenly confused with the name Zarah, a variant of the Hebrew Sarah, although there are no familial relations. Alternative spellings and variants include Sahra, Zahira, Zahraa, Zahrah, Zara, Zarya, Zehra, and Zohra.

Where does the name Zahra come from?

The name Zahra has Arabic origins and means among other things 'the flower' or 'the beautiful one'.

How do you pronounce Zahra?

The name Zahra is usually pronounced in two syllables and has a gentle structure. It is typically pronounced as 'Za-hra' [ˈzaːʁa], starting with a long A sound that radiates inviting warmth. The rolled or aspirated r adds depth, while the open ending '-a' provides a bright and harmonious sound. Zahra sounds melodious and dignified, conveying a clear contour and calm strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Zahra enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 354th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 1990 at position 277. Over the last ten years, Zahra has been given as a first name approximately 1,600 times, placing it at 349th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 380th.

Nicknames & pet names

Za / Zahri / Zahrla / Zaza / Zazi / Zazu / Zazz / Zebra / Zera / Zi / Zozo

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Famous people

• Al-Zahra Al Mansouri (poet from Morocco)
• Binta Zahra Diop (Senegalese swimmer)
• Fatima Zahra (daughter of the religious founder Mohammad)
• Fatima Zahra Djouad (Algerian volleyball player)
• Shelina Zahra Janmohamed (writer from England)
• Zaha Hadid (Iraqi architect)
• Zahra Bani Yaghoub (physicist from Iran)
• Zahra Bouras (Algerian long-distance runner)
• Zahra Dowlatabadi (Iranian film director)
• Zahra Freeth (English writer)
• Zahra Gamir (Algerian fencer)
• Zahra Hindi (Moroccan singer)
• Zahra Leander (actress)
• Zahra Ouaziz (Moroccan long-distance runner)
• Zahra Pinto (swimmer)
• Zahra Rahnaward (artist from Iran)
• Zahra Universe (singer from America)
• Zahra Yarahmadi (Iranian designer)