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Zehra

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Meaning

Radiant

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic زهرة
Urdu زہرہ
Persian زهرا
Bengali জেহরা
Pashto زهره

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Zehra stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Radiant', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Zehra has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zehra, a Turkish rendering, comes from the same Arabic root z-h-r as Az-Zahir, the root behind "Az-Zahra," the honorific title of Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ز-ه-ر (z-h-r, 'to blossom, shine'). Az-Zahra ('the Radiant') is the honorific traditionally given to Fatima bint Muhammad - Zehra is a Turkish and South Asian spelling.

Islamic Significance

Light is the image the Quran uses for God himself in the verse of light: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, his light like a niche in which is a lamp (24:35).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.