Zahra - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Zahra

ZAH-rah'ZAH-rah'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Bright

MEANING

BrightShiningFlower

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 'z-h-r' which means to shine or bloom

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with beauty and radiance, used frequently in Arabic-speaking countries

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically as a common name among Arab communities, sometimes seen in Islamic texts

🇮🇷Persian
Soft

MEANING

Flower

ORIGIN

Persian

ETYMOLOGY

In Persian, 'zahra' means flower, symbolizing beauty and nature

CULTURAL NOTES

Emphasizes the natural beauty and grace associated with flowers

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Persian literature and poetry to symbolize femininity and beauty

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