Zahra Name
Name Overview
Meaning, origin, and cultural context at a glance. Last updated: 2026-06-29.
Arabic
Female
Common
Islamic
Meaning
Radiant flower of brilliant shining beauty
Description
Zahra derives from the Arabic root meaning to shine to blossom or to flower.
It is one of the titles of Fatima bint Muhammad who is known as al-Zahra meaning the radiant one.
The name is extremely popular across the Muslim world.
History
The root zahara in Arabic relates to radiance blooming and visibility.
The title al-Zahra for Fatima bint Muhammad emphasizes her luminous spiritual status.
This association has made the name extraordinarily significant in Shia Islam.
The name has been used across Muslim cultures for centuries.
It was particularly popular in Persia where it became one of the most common female names.
The name spread to South Asia Turkey and Southeast Asia through Islamic cultural influence.
In modern times Zahra remains one of the most popular female names across the Muslim world.
Its elegant sound beautiful meaning and profound religious associations have sustained its extraordinary popularity.
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