Zahra
ZAH-rah
Popularity
#543
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
8,831
Peak Year
#556 in 2024
First Recorded
1973
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Zahra is an Arabic name meaning 'shining', 'bright', or 'flower'. It is associated with purity and beauty.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Zahra Buhari
Daughter of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
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