Zahra
/ZAH-ra/ Turkic Female
Meaning & Origin
Zahra is a Turkic name meaning "Shining; flower". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan. Arabic origin, derived from the root زهر (zahara) meaning 'to shine' or 'to blossom'.
Quick Facts
Language Turkic
Gender Female
Phonetic ZAH-ra
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ZAH-ra. Keep the original Turkic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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