زَهْرَاء
Zahra
زہرا
Say it: ZAH-ra · /ˈzəɦ.raː/
Girl nameArabicFrom Hadith / Sahaba
Meaning
“Radiant, bright, blooming, beautiful”
روشن، چمکدار، خوبصورت
What scholars say side by side
Deobandi
دیوبندی
Darul Uloom Deoband
PermissibleZahra Shamim is correct.
Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - "Is "Zahra Shamim" an acceptable name? Is aqiqah obligatory? How" (Fatwa 1447/1447/M=1433); original: http://www.darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/qa/41608; read via islamqa.org mirror
Source →Darul Uloom Deoband
RecommendedDeoband: recommended by Deoband - chosen over Zara / Zarah.
Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - "What is the best name choice according to Islam / Quran?" (Fatwa 523/472/M=05/1440); original: http://www.darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/Islamic-Names/168098; read via islamqa.org mirror
Source →Famous people named Zahra
What the references say
- Jamia Banuri Town names listSahabiyat Open →
- Dawat-e-Islami, Naam Rakhnay Kay Ahkamتقریباً 16متفرق زنانہ نام Open →
- Darul Uloom Deobandrecommended Open →
- Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesradiant (feminine of Azhar) Open →
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ز ه ر; gender Girl; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)
Questions about Zahra
What does Zahra mean?
Zahra means “Radiant, bright, blooming, beautiful”. In Urdu: روشن، چمکدار، خوبصورت.
Is Zahra a boy or girl name?
Zahra is a girl's name.
What is the origin of Zahra?
Zahra is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ز ه ر.
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