Zahra
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced ZAH-rah
Verified name
What does Zahra mean?
Radiant, shining flower, luminous
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 467 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 116 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Zari
Variant: Zohra, Zehra
Related: Zahrah
Using Zahra across cultures
Epithet of Prophet's daughter Fatimah.
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