Sahara
Sahara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Desert”.
| Meaning | Desert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صحراء |
| Pronunciation | sah-HAH-rah |
| Arabic root | ص ح ر (ṣ-ḥ-r) — desert, tawny colour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sahara
Sahara comes from the Arabic ṣaḥrāʾ, 'desert', and is best known as the name of the great desert of North Africa. It is not a form of Sahar ('dawn'), though the two sound alike. As a given name it is modern and fairly rare, used by some Muslim families and by others in the West for its exotic sound.
Is Sahara a Muslim name?
Sahara is an Arabic word meaning 'desert'. It is not a traditional Islamic name, but it is Arabic and acceptable; Sahar ('dawn') is a more established alternative.
Where is the name Sahara used?
A modern name, used occasionally in North Africa and the West.
Gifts with the name Sahara
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Spellings and variants of Sahara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahara mean?
Sahara means 'Desert'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sahara a Muslim name?
Sahara is an Arabic word meaning 'desert'. It is not a traditional Islamic name, but it is Arabic and acceptable; Sahar ('dawn') is a more established alternative.
How do you write Sahara in Arabic?
Sahara is written صحراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sahara?
Sahara is pronounced sah-HAH-rah.