The nameZahra
Zahra is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "radiant, bright". It has been liked in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Zahra comes from the Arabic zahra', "radiant, brilliant white". It is also linked to zahra, "flower".
Origin
Arabic. Az-Zahra' is the epithet of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also spelled Zohra.
History
Given in France since the 1940s, Zahra grew in the 2010s and is still popular.
Popularity of the name Zahra
Zahra in France
Zahra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,430 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Zahra. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Zahra in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 147 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahra mean?
Zahra comes from the Arabic zahra', "radiant, brilliant white". It is also linked to zahra, "flower".
What is the origin of the name Zahra?
Arabic. Az-Zahra' is the epithet of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also spelled Zohra.
Is Zahra a girl's or a boy's name?
Zahra is a girl's name.