Zohra
Zohra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Flower; bright, radiant”.
| Meaning | Flower; bright, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زهرة |
| Pronunciation | ZOH-rah |
| Arabic root | ز ه ر (z-h-r) — blossom, brightness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zohra
Zohra is the Maghrebi pronunciation of Zahra, flower or radiance. Vowelled as Zuhra it is also the Arabic name of the planet Venus. Zohra recalls Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, the Prophet's daughter, and is very common in North Africa and Afghanistan.
Is Zohra a Muslim name?
Yes. Zohra is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'flower' or 'radiant', linked to Fatima al-Zahra.
Is Zohra in the Quran?
The word zahra appears in the Quran: 'the splendour of worldly life' (Quran 20:131).
Where is the name Zohra used?
Common in Morocco, Algeria and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Zohra
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Spellings and variants of Zohra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zohra mean?
Zohra means 'Flower; bright, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zohra a Muslim name?
Yes. Zohra is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'flower' or 'radiant', linked to Fatima al-Zahra.
How do you write Zohra in Arabic?
Zohra is written زهرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zohra?
Zohra is pronounced ZOH-rah.
Is Zohra mentioned in the Quran?
The word zahra appears in the Quran: 'the splendour of worldly life' (Quran 20:131).