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Zohra

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Meaning

Venus, blossom

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic زهرة
Urdu زہرہ
Persian زهرا
Bengali জোহরা
Pashto زهره

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Zohra is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Venus, blossom', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Zohra is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zohra, like Zuhra, comes from the same Arabic root z-h-r as Az-Zahir, and is also the Arabic name for the planet Venus.

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Etymology

From the Arabic الزهرة (az-Zuhara), the Arabic name for the planet Venus; also related to Az-Zahra, the honorific of Fatima bint Muhammad.

Islamic Significance

Growing things are set out in the Quran as evidence: from the water We bring out grain arranged in layers, and gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates (6:99).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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