Zohira
Zohira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, evident, shining”.
| Meaning | Radiant, evident, shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Uzbek / Central Asian form |
| Arabic spelling | ظاهرة |
| Pronunciation | zoh-hee-RAH |
| Arabic root | ظ ه ر (ẓ-h-r) — to appear, to be evident |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zohira
Zohira is the Uzbek and Tajik form of the Arabic name Ẓāhira, the feminine of Ẓāhir, meaning 'evident' or 'radiant'. In Central Asian pronunciation the long Arabic 'ā' often shifts towards 'o', which is how Zahira became Zohira, just as Kamila becomes Komila. It is a familiar name across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Is Zohira a Muslim name?
Yes. Zohira is a Central Asian form of the Arabic Muslim name Zahira, from the same root as the divine name al-Ẓāhir, the Manifest.
Is Zohira in the Quran?
The divine name al-Ẓāhir appears in 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
Where is the name Zohira used?
Common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and among Uzbek communities in Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zohira mean?
Zohira means 'Radiant, evident, shining'. It comes from Arabic, Uzbek / Central Asian form.
Is Zohira a Muslim name?
Yes. Zohira is a Central Asian form of the Arabic Muslim name Zahira, from the same root as the divine name al-Ẓāhir, the Manifest.
How do you write Zohira in Arabic?
Zohira is written ظاهرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zohira?
Zohira is pronounced zoh-hee-RAH.
Is Zohira mentioned in the Quran?
The divine name al-Ẓāhir appears in 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).