Zahra (Arabic: زهراء) is a female given name of Arabic origin. It means ‘beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant’. The name became popularized as a result of being the name of Muhammad’s daughter, Fatimah al-Zahra.[1]
Gender | Female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Arabic |
Meaning | Beautiful,radiant, slayful flower, roses, Venus |
Other names | |
Related names | Zahrah, Zehra, Sahra, Zarya , Zaira |
The Ottoman empire expanded the use of this name to countries like Albania, Kosovo and Bosnia and the name was also popularized by the Persian empire's influence in the Indian subcontinent, respectively.[citation needed] Zahra is also used as a surname, particularly in Malta.[citation needed]
Another meaning of "Zahra" is Venus, the planet (زهرة).
The names are may be transliterated in various ways, such as Zehra in Turkish language, Zahra(h), Zara, Zuhra, Zahraa and Zohrah.[citation needed]
Fatimah was the daughter of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, and is greatly revered by Muslims, often under the extended name Fatimah az-Zahra' , فاطمة الزهراء, or Fatimah Zahra' , فاطمة زهراء. This has then been used as a female given name.[citation needed]