جوهرة

Johara

girlArabic

Johara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Jewel, gem”.

MeaningJewel, gem
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingجوهرة
PronunciationJOH-ha-rah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Johara

Johara reflects the Gulf pronunciation of Jawhara, jewel, where the 'aw' sound becomes 'o'. It came to Arabic from Persian gawhar. The name is common in Saudi Arabia, including in the royal family.

Is Johara a Muslim name?

Yes. Johara is a Muslim girl's name meaning jewel.

Where is the name Johara used?

Popular in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Gifts with the name Johara

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Spellings and variants of Johara

JawharaJouharaJauharaAl-Johara

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Johara mean?

Johara means 'Jewel, gem'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Johara a Muslim name?

Yes. Johara is a Muslim girl's name meaning jewel.

How do you write Johara in Arabic?

Johara is written جوهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Johara?

Johara is pronounced JOH-ha-rah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.