Zahara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zahara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Zahara (זָהֳרָה) is a girl's name that is considered a variant of Zohar. Translated, it means 'the Radiant'.
What does the name Zahara mean?
The name Zahara (זָהֳרָה) is a variation of the name Zohar and can be directly translated as 'the Radiant'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew term zóhar (זֹהַר), which stands for 'shine', 'brightness', and 'radiance'. Additionally, Zahara is also considered an Arabic variant of the name Zahra, which in this context means 'the Flower' or 'the Blooming'. The Arabic origin is derived from zahrā (زَهْراء), meaning 'the Flower' or 'the Bloom', or zahara (ظَهَرَ), meaning 'to shine', 'to glow', or 'to bloom'. Another variant of the name is Zohara.
Where does the name Zahara come from?
The name Zahara has ancient Hebrew and Arabic roots and means both 'the Flower' and 'the Radiant'. The ancient Hebrew term zóhar (זֹהַר) represents shine, brightness, and radiance, while the Arabic word zahrā (زَهْراء) stands for the Flower or the Bloom. The Arabic zahara (ظَهَرَ) also means to shine, glow, radiate, or bloom. The name is represented in various languages, including African and Arabic.
How do you pronounce Zahara?
The pronunciation of Zahara is three syllables and is articulated as 'Za-ha-ra' [zaˈhaːʁa]. The voiced s-sound at the beginning gives the name a dynamic presence. The soft h in the middle provides an airy spaciousness in the sound, while the open ending softly fades away. Zahara has a warm and expressive effect - flowing and sonically rounded.
Popularity
In Germany, Zahara is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Zahara reached its highest ranking in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,985th. Worldwide, Zahara has different rankings in the name charts of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Zazi
Famous people
- Zahara Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
- Zahara Rubin (Israeli sculptor)
- Zahara Schatz (artist from Israel)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zahara
What is the origin of the name Zahara?
The name Zahara has both ancient Hebrew and Arabic roots. It means 'the Flower' and 'the Radiant' and is represented in various languages, including African and Arabic.
What does the name Zahara mean?
Zahara means 'the Radiant' and is derived from the ancient Hebrew term zóhar, which stands for shine and brightness. Additionally, Zahara is considered an Arabic form of the name Zahra, which means 'the Flower' or 'the Blooming'.
How popular is the name Zahara?
Zahara is a name that is appreciated in various cultures and is becoming increasingly popular due to its beautiful meaning and phonetic appeal.