The nameZohra

Zohra is a girl's name of Arabic origin, linked to the flower and to the evening star. It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Zohra is linked to the Arabic zahra, "flower", and to az-Zuhara, the name of the planet Venus.

Origin

Arabic.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Zohra

Zohra in France

749thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1974peak year (205 births)
6,895babies named Zohra in France since 1900
0103205 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Zohra was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,505 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Zohra. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Zohra in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zohra mean?

Zohra is linked to the Arabic zahra, "flower", and to az-Zuhara, the name of the planet Venus.

What is the origin of the name Zohra?

Arabic.

Is Zohra a girl's or a boy's name?

Zohra is a girl's name.