Fatima-Zahra
Fatima-Zahra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fatima the radiant”.
| Meaning | Fatima the radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فاطمة الزهراء |
| Pronunciation | FAA-ti-mah az-ZAH-rah |
| Arabic root | ف ط م (f-ṭ-m) — to wean; ز ه ر (z-h-r) — to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fatima-Zahra
Fatima-Zahra joins the name of Fāṭima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, with her title al-Zahrāʾ, 'the radiant' or 'the luminous'. Using both together as one given name is especially popular in Morocco and Algeria, where it is written Fatima Zahra or Fatima-Zohra, and also in Pakistan and among Shia families.
Is Fatima-Zahra a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatima-Zahra is a Muslim name honouring Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, the Prophet's daughter.
Where is the name Fatima-Zahra used?
Very common in Morocco and Algeria, and used in Pakistan, Turkey (Fatma Zehra) and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatima-Zahra mean?
Fatima-Zahra means 'Fatima the radiant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fatima-Zahra a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatima-Zahra is a Muslim name honouring Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, the Prophet's daughter.
How do you write Fatima-Zahra in Arabic?
Fatima-Zahra is written فاطمة الزهراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fatima-Zahra?
Fatima-Zahra is pronounced FAA-ti-mah az-ZAH-rah.