Zehra
Zehra is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic Zahra origin, meaning “Radiant, luminous; blossom”.
| Meaning | Radiant, luminous; blossom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Zahra |
| Written as | زهراء |
| Pronunciation | zeh-RAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Zehra
Zehra is the Turkish form of Zahra, reflecting the way Turkish shifts the vowel a towards e. It comes from the root z-h-r, to shine or blossom, and honours Fatima al-Zahrāʾ, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ. Today it ranks among Turkey's favourite names for girls. Bosnians and Turkish families living in Europe use it too, and in Pakistan it is a familiar way of spelling the name.
Is Zehra a Muslim name?
Zehra is the Turkish form of Zahra, honouring the title of Fatima, the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.
How popular is Zehra?
It is hugely popular in Turkey and the Balkans and a common spelling in Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Zehra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zehra mean?
Zehra means 'Radiant, luminous; blossom'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Zahra origin.
Is Zehra a Muslim name?
Zehra is the Turkish form of Zahra, honouring the title of Fatima, the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.
How do you pronounce Zehra?
Zehra is pronounced zeh-RAH.
Is Zehra a boy or girl name?
Zehra is usually a girl name.