Zahira
Shining, luminous, or brilliant.
Arabic
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Zahira
“Shining, luminous, or brilliant.”
About this name
A beautiful Arabic name that signifies a person who is radiant and stands out. In Islamic tradition, names suggesting light and clarity are highly favored as they represent spiritual enlightenment.
It means "Shining, luminous, or brilliant." Zahira has a popularity score of 72 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Za-hee-ra. It is associated with themes of Celestial and Virtue. Its listed personality traits are Radiant and Charismatic. It has 3 syllables and 6 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Zahir.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahira mean?
The name Zahira means "Shining, luminous, or brilliant."
What origin is the name Zahira?
Zahira is of Arabic origin.
Is Zahira a boy or girl name?
Zahira is traditionally a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Zahira?
Zahira is pronounced Za-hee-ra.
Is Zahira popular?
Zahira has a popularity score of 72 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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