زهره

Zohreh

girlArabic (Persian spelling of Zuhra)

Zohreh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Venus; bright shining star”.

MeaningVenus; bright shining star
GenderGirl
OriginArabic (Persian spelling of Zuhra)
Arabic spellingزهره
Pronunciationzoh-REH
Arabic rootز ه ر (z-h-r) — to shine, bloom
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zohreh

Zohreh is the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic al-Zuhara, the planet Venus, the brightest object in the night sky after the moon. The root z-h-r also gives zahra (blossom) and al-Zahrāʾ ('the radiant one'), a title of Fatima. In Persian poetry Zohreh stands for beauty and music. It has long been a familiar girl's name in Iran.

Is Zohreh a Muslim name?

Yes. Zohreh is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'Venus', from the same root as Zahra, and is common among Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Zohreh used?

Zohreh is the Iranian form; Zohra is used in Afghanistan, South Asia and North Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Zohreh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zohreh mean?

Zohreh means 'Venus; bright shining star'. It comes from Arabic (Persian spelling of Zuhra).

Is Zohreh a Muslim name?

Yes. Zohreh is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'Venus', from the same root as Zahra, and is common among Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Zohreh in Arabic?

Zohreh is written زهره in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zohreh?

Zohreh is pronounced zoh-REH.

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