Jahirah
jah-HEE-rah
Jahirah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “A variant of the Arabic name Zahira, meaning 'shining', 'brilliant', or 'luminous'. It evokes a sense of radiance and inner beauty.”, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Jahirah Means
“A variant of the Arabic name Zahira, meaning 'shining', 'brilliant', or 'luminous'. It evokes a sense of radiance and inner beauty.”
The Story of Jahirah
Let this name shine for your daughter, a radiant beacon of light that has graced cultures for centuries.
Jahirah, a variant of the Arabic name Zahira, means 'shining' or 'luminous.' First recorded in 2002, it evokes a sense of brilliance that has illuminated families across time.
For your daughter, Jahirah means a spirit that naturally radiates confidence and inner beauty. You imagine her intelligence shining through, captivating all who meet her.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 2009
Total Births
18
First Recorded
2002
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