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Zaira

zah-EE-rah

Zaira is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Zaira is of Arabic origin, meaning 'shining,' 'radiant,' or 'blooming flower'. It conveys beauty and light.”. It currently ranks #1233 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginArabic

What Zaira Means

Zaira is of Arabic origin, meaning 'shining,' 'radiant,' or 'blooming flower'. It conveys beauty and light.

The Story of Zaira

Like a blossoming flower catching the first light, this radiant name is destined to brighten your daughter's life.

Zaira, with its roots in Arabic, carries the radiant meaning of 'shining,' 'radiant,' or 'blooming flower.' This evocative name, suggesting a vibrant and luminous presence, found its way into wider use in the latter half of the 20th century, bringing a sense of exotic charm and natural beauty to Western cultures.

To speak 'Zaira' is to conjure an image of unfolding beauty and a gentle, luminous spirit. It’s a name for a daughter whose presence will fill your life with a radiant joy. You imagine her charm and independence shining through, a bright bloom in the garden of your family.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zaira Nara

    Argentine model and television host.

  • Zaira Wasim

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood.

Personality Traits

RadiantBeautifulCharmingIndependent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#220 in 2021

Total Births

4,760

First Recorded

1969

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