What does the name Zahra mean?

The name Zahra means "Bright, brilliant".

What is the origin of the name Zahra?

Zahra is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 556 babies were named Zahra in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Zahra is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 556 →

All-Time Total: 8,831

Peak Year: 2024

Zahra is an Arabic name derived from the word "zahara," meaning "to shine" or "to bloom."

Girl names closely related to Zahra

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Boy names closely related to Zahra

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Names with similar meaning to Zahra

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