Zohira
Zohira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Uzbek / Central Asian form origin, meaning “Radiant, evident, shining”.
| Meaning | Radiant, evident, shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Uzbek / Central Asian form |
| Written as | ظاهرة |
| Pronunciation | zoh-hee-RAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Zohira
Central Asian Muslims know the Arabic Ẓāhira as Zohira. The name is the feminine of Ẓāhir, from the root ẓ-h-r, and means evident or radiant. Uzbek and Tajik pronunciation tends to round the long Arabic ā into an o sound, the same shift that turns Kamila into Komila. It is well known throughout Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and the variant Zohirakhon adds a common Uzbek name ending.
Is Zohira a Muslim name?
Zohira is a Central Asian form of Zahira and shares its root with the divine name al-Ẓāhir, the Manifest. That name appears in 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
How popular is Zohira?
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan use it widely, as do Uzbek communities in Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Zohira
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Spellings and variants of Zohira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zohira mean?
Zohira means 'Radiant, evident, shining'. It is of Arabic, Uzbek / Central Asian form origin.
Is Zohira a Muslim name?
Zohira is a Central Asian form of Zahira and shares its root with the divine name al-Ẓāhir, the Manifest. That name appears in 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
How do you pronounce Zohira?
Zohira is pronounced zoh-hee-RAH.
Is Zohira a boy or girl name?
Zohira is usually a girl name.