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Zuhri

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Meaning

Flower

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic زهري
Urdu زہری
Persian زهری
Bengali জুহরি
Pashto زهري

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Zuhri is a standout choice. The literal meaning, 'Flower', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

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

Zuhri honors Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri, one of the most celebrated early scholars of hadith and history in Islamic tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic al-Zuhri - the nisba of Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri, the pioneering early collector of hadith.

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 Malay-speaking Muslim communities.