زاهرة

Zaahirah

girlArabic

Zaahirah 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 Zaahirah

Zaahirah is another spelling of Zāhira, with a final -h marking the Arabic feminine ending. It comes from the root of brightness and blossoming, shared with Zahra and Zuhra. The spelling with double a and final h is typical of South African and South Asian English usage.

Is Zaahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaahirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Zahira.

Where is the name Zaahirah used?

Mostly used by South Asian and South African Muslim families.

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Spellings and variants of Zaahirah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaahirah mean?

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

Is Zaahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaahirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Zahira.

How do you write Zaahirah in Arabic?

Zaahirah is written زاهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zaahirah?

Zaahirah is pronounced ZAH-hi-rah.

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