Sahra
Sahra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic; also Somali spelling of Zahra origin, meaning “Desert; also blossom, as Zahra”.
| Meaning | Desert; also blossom, as Zahra |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic; also Somali spelling of Zahra |
| Written as | صحراء |
| Pronunciation | SAH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Turkey, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Sahra
Sahra comes from two separate sources. In Turkish and Arabic it is linked to sahra', the desert, and is given to girls as an image of wide, open spaces. Somalis, on the other hand, use Sahra as their normal spelling of Zahra, meaning radiant or blossom, because Somali generally writes the Arabic 'z' sound as 's'. Families may wish to decide which meaning they have in mind.
Is Sahra a Muslim name?
For some Muslims Sahra means the desert, while for Somalis it is their form of Zahra, a name tied to Fatima al-Zahra.
How popular is Sahra?
Somalis use it very widely as their form of Zahra, and it is also found in Turkey and among Arabs.
Gifts with the name Sahra
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Spellings and variants of Sahra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahra mean?
Sahra means 'Desert; also blossom, as Zahra'. It is of Arabic; also Somali spelling of Zahra origin.
Is Sahra a Muslim name?
For some Muslims Sahra means the desert, while for Somalis it is their form of Zahra, a name tied to Fatima al-Zahra.
How do you pronounce Sahra?
Sahra is pronounced SAH-rah.
Is Sahra a boy or girl name?
Sahra is usually a girl name.