Zahira
Zahira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Shining, radiant, blooming”.
| Meaning | Shining, radiant, blooming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زاهرة |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-hee-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Zahira
Zahira is the feminine of Zāhir and shares its root, z-h-r, with zahra, a flower, and azhar, the most radiant. The name describes something bright and in full bloom. South Asian families occasionally use this spelling, or Zaheera, for the female form of Ẓāhir, meaning manifest. Even so, most parents who choose it are thinking of brightness and blossoming rather than of that second sense.
Is Zahira a Muslim name?
Meaning shining or blooming, Zahira is an Arabic name that Muslim families give to daughters in Arab countries and South Asia alike.
How popular is Zahira?
It is used throughout the Arab world and by Muslims in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Zahira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahira mean?
Zahira means 'Shining, radiant, blooming'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zahira a Muslim name?
Meaning shining or blooming, Zahira is an Arabic name that Muslim families give to daughters in Arab countries and South Asia alike.
How do you pronounce Zahira?
Zahira is pronounced ZAH-hee-rah.
Is Zahira a boy or girl name?
Zahira is usually a girl name.