زمری

Zmarai

boyPashto

Zmarai is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lion”.

MeaningLion
GenderBoy
OriginPashto
Arabic spellingزمری
Pronunciationzmah-RAI
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Zmarai

Zmarai is a spelling of the Pashto name Zmaray, meaning lion. Pashto allows the initial consonant cluster zm-, which is unusual in English. The lion is a symbol of courage and strength in Pashtun culture, and the name is widely given to boys across Pashtun regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Is Zmarai a Muslim name?

Yes. Zmarai is a Pashto name meaning lion, used by Muslim Pashtun families in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is not Arabic, but it is a traditional Muslim name in that culture.

Where is the name Zmarai used?

Common among Pashtuns in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Zmarai

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zmarai mean?

Zmarai means 'Lion'. It comes from Pashto.

Is Zmarai a Muslim name?

Yes. Zmarai is a Pashto name meaning lion, used by Muslim Pashtun families in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is not Arabic, but it is a traditional Muslim name in that culture.

How do you write Zmarai in Arabic?

Zmarai is written زمری in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zmarai?

Zmarai is pronounced zmah-RAI.

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