Name meaning
Zahra Name Meaning - Radiant (Persian)
- Meaning
- Radiant, brilliant
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZA-HRA
Zahra means "Radiant, brilliant" (Persian). Zahra is a girl name from Persian meaning "Radiant." Means radiant flower; daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Zahra is a girl name from Persian meaning "Radiant." Means radiant flower; daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Origin and Historical Usage
Zahra appears in Persian naming records with the sense "Radiant, brilliant." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- ZA-HRA
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Persian countries, Zahra is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Radiant" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Zahra is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Zahra
- FFatimah al-Zahra
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Zarah — alternate form of Zahra
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