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.
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.
Reference Profile
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.