Zahra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Zahra Name at a Glance

Name	Zahra
Meaning	Flowering. (Swahili).
Origin	African
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Zahra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Zahra means “Flowering. (Swahili”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Zahra Name Origin

Our database records Zahra under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Zahra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Zahra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Zahra

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