زاهرة

Zaahira

girlArabic

Zaahira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, blooming, shining”.

MeaningRadiant, blooming, shining
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingزاهرة
PronunciationZAH-hi-rah
Arabic rootز ه ر (z-h-r) — to shine, to blossom
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zaahira

Zaahira is a spelling of Zāhira, meaning radiant or flourishing, from the root that also gives zahra, flower, and Zuhra, the planet Venus. A similar-sounding name, Ẓāhira with a heavy ẓ, means 'manifest' or 'evident'; families sometimes use the same Latin spelling for both. Both are positive names in Arabic.

Is Zaahira a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaahira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning radiant or blooming.

Where is the name Zaahira used?

Found in the Arab world and South Asia, with the double-a spelling more common among South Asians.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaahira mean?

Zaahira means 'Radiant, blooming, shining'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Zaahira a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaahira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning radiant or blooming.

How do you write Zaahira in Arabic?

Zaahira is written زاهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zaahira?

Zaahira is pronounced ZAH-hi-rah.

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