Zuhair
Zuhair is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little flower; bright, blossoming”.
| Meaning | Little flower; bright, blossoming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زهير |
| Pronunciation | zoo-HAIR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Zuhair
Zuhair means little flower, being the diminutive of the Arabic zahr, blossom, and its root also carries the sense of shining. Few Arabic names are older. The poet Zuhayr ibn Abī Sulmā wrote one of the famous Muʿallaqāt, and Zuhayr ibn al-Qayn is honoured for having stood with al-Ḥusayn at Karbala. Families still choose it today across the Arab world and South Asia.
Is Zuhair a Muslim name?
Zuhair is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that has been used since the earliest Islamic period.
How popular is Zuhair?
It is used in the Arab world and South Asia, and Moroccans usually spell it Zouhair.
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Spellings and variants of Zuhair
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuhair mean?
Zuhair means 'Little flower; bright, blossoming'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zuhair a Muslim name?
Zuhair is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that has been used since the earliest Islamic period.
How do you pronounce Zuhair?
Zuhair is pronounced zoo-HAIR.
Is Zuhair a boy or girl name?
Zuhair is usually a boy name.