Zahraa
Zahraa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The radiant, luminous one”.
| Meaning | The radiant, luminous one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زهراء |
| Pronunciation | zah-RAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait |
Meaning and origin of Zahraa
Zahraa is a spelling that holds on to the long final vowel of the Arabic al-Zahrāʾ, the title by which Fatima, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter, is known. Ending in a double a, it reflects the long, stressed final syllable that speakers in Iraq, the Gulf and Lebanon pronounce so clearly. The name means the radiant or luminous one, from the root z-h-r, to shine. Shia families are especially fond of it because of Fatima's central place in their devotion.
Is Zahraa a Muslim name?
Zahraa is a Muslim name, a fuller spelling of al-Zahrāʾ, the title of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter Fatima. It is especially loved among Shia Muslims.
How popular is Zahraa?
Families in Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain and Kuwait use it widely, as do Shia Muslims elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahraa mean?
Zahraa means 'The radiant, luminous one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zahraa a Muslim name?
Zahraa is a Muslim name, a fuller spelling of al-Zahrāʾ, the title of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter Fatima. It is especially loved among Shia Muslims.
How do you pronounce Zahraa?
Zahraa is pronounced zah-RAH.
Is Zahraa a boy or girl name?
Zahraa is usually a girl name.