Zahra
Zahra is a traditional Arabic girl's name also widespread in Persian and broader Muslim environments. It stands out with its short form, distinct sound, and a meaning associated with radiance and brightness. In Islamic tradition, it is also known as an epithet of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisZahra means radiant and bright, symbolically evoking light and beauty.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Arabské meno Zahra pochádza z podoby زهراء (Zahráʼ), ženského náprotivku prídavného mena أزهر (azhar). Vychádza z koreňa z-h-r spájaného so žiarou a jasom a znamená „žiarivá“, „jasná“ či „skvúca sa“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Zahra is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
ZAHRA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Výslovnosť: zah-ra; obe samohlásky tvoria samostatné slabiky.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Zahra sounds with your surname
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Zahra Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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