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Girl's nameOrigin: ArabicMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

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.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Zahra
Czech:
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German:
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Hungarian:
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Polish:
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Spanish:
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French:
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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 analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Zahra 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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ZAHRA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: zah-ra; obe samohlásky tvoria samostatné slabiky.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Zahra
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Zahry
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Zahre
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Zahru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Zahra!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Zahre
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Zahrou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZahrinkaZahričkaZahrkaZahruškaZahri
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Zahra
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zahra! Zahrinka! Zahri!

Test how Zahra sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Zahra Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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