Zahra
Gender: Girl
Origin: Persian, Swahili
Meaning: Beautiful, flower, blossom
Popularity: #556
Zahra Meaning and Origin
Zahra is a girl’s name of Persian, Swahili African origin, meaning “beautiful, flower, blossom.” It is derived from the Arabic word “zahara,” which means “to shine” or “to blossom”. The name Zahra is often associated with beauty, radiance, and purity. In Islamic tradition, Zahra is also one of the titles of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and is often used as an honorific for her. She is known as Fatima Zahra, which means “Fatima the Radiant”. The name Zahra has become popular across the world and is often used by people of different cultures and religions. Variations of the name Zahra include Zara, Zahrah, Zehra, and Zaraa. Famous people with the name Zahra include Zahra Ahmad, a Pakistani fashion designer; Zahra Nemati, an Iranian Paralympic archer; and Zahra Lari, an Emirati figure skater.
