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Zahra': meaning and origin

زهراء
Meaning
Radiant, shining; the title of Fatimah
Arabic
زهراء
Say it
zah-RAA'
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic name with a good meaning
Also spelled
Zahra, Zahraa
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About the name

Az-Zahra' is the title of Fatimah, the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahra' mean?

Radiant, shining; the title of Fatimah.

How do you pronounce Zahra'?

Say it as zah-RAA'; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written زهراء.

Is Zahra' in the Quran?

No. Zahra' is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.

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

Zahra' is a girl's name.

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