Muslim girl name
Zahra: name meaning
زهراء
“Radiant, shining, blossoming”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Az-Zahra was a title of Fatimah, the Prophet's daughter.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Zahra mean?
Zahra (زهراء) means "Radiant, shining, blossoming". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Zahra a Muslim name?
Yes. Zahra is used by Muslims around the world. Az-Zahra was a title of Fatimah, the Prophet's daughter.
Is Zahra mentioned in the Qur'an?
Zahra is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.