زاهية

Zahia

girlArabic

Zahia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, bright, blooming”.

MeaningRadiant, bright, blooming
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingزاهية
PronunciationZAH-hee-ya
Arabic rootز ه و (z-h-w) — brightness, bloom
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zahia

Zahia is the Arabic Zāhiya, bright and radiant, used of fresh flowers and vivid colours. It is a familiar name in Algeria, Morocco and Lebanon. The root is close in feel to Zahra, flower, though the two are different words.

Is Zahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Zahia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiant'.

Where is the name Zahia used?

Common in Algeria and Morocco.

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Spellings and variants of Zahia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahia mean?

Zahia means 'Radiant, bright, blooming'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Zahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Zahia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiant'.

How do you write Zahia in Arabic?

Zahia is written زاهية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zahia?

Zahia is pronounced ZAH-hee-ya.

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