Zahara
/za-A-a/ Swahili Female
Meaning & Origin
Zahara is a Swahili name meaning "Shining; flower". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, BE. The etymology of Zahara is complex, with possible roots in Hebrew (meaning 'to shine'), Swahili ('flower'), and Arabic (related to 'blossom' or 'radiant').
Quick Facts
Language Swahili
Gender Female
Phonetic za-A-a
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as za-A-a. Keep the original Swahili phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Zahara
- · Zahara Jolie-Pitt - Actress
- · Zahara Schatz - Writer
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