Zaheera
Zaheera is a Muslim girl name meaning “Helper, supporter”.
| Meaning | Helper, supporter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ظهيرة |
| Pronunciation | zah-HEE-rah |
| Arabic root | ظ ه ر (ẓ-h-r) — to appear; back, support |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zaheera
Zaheera is the feminine of Ẓahīr, meaning a helper or supporter, literally one who 'has your back'. In South Asia the name is popular in this spelling. The same Arabic word ẓahīra also means midday, the height of the day, so the name is sometimes explained as 'bright noon', though helper is the usual meaning.
Is Zaheera a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaheera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning helper and supporter, the feminine of Zaheer.
Is Zaheera in the Quran?
The masculine word is used in the Quran: 'and the angels, after that, are his supporters (ẓahīr)' (Quran 66:4).
Where is the name Zaheera used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Zaheera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaheera mean?
Zaheera means 'Helper, supporter'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zaheera a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaheera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning helper and supporter, the feminine of Zaheer.
How do you write Zaheera in Arabic?
Zaheera is written ظهيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zaheera?
Zaheera is pronounced zah-HEE-rah.
Is Zaheera mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine word is used in the Quran: 'and the angels, after that, are his supporters (ẓahīr)' (Quran 66:4).