زهير

Zuhair

boyArabic

Zuhair is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little flower; bright, blossoming”.

MeaningLittle flower; bright, blossoming
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingزهير
Pronunciationzoo-HAIR
Arabic rootز ه ر (z-h-r) — flower, to blossom, to shine
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zuhair

Zuhair (Zuhayr) is the diminutive of the Arabic zahr, blossom, from a root that also means to shine. It is one of the oldest Arabic names; Zuhayr ibn Abī Sulmā wrote one of the celebrated Muʿallaqāt poems, and among the Companions was Zuhayr ibn al-Qayn, later remembered for standing with al-Ḥusayn at Karbala. It remains in steady use.

Is Zuhair a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhair is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used since the earliest Islamic period.

Where is the name Zuhair used?

Used across the Arab world and South Asia; Zouhair is the usual Moroccan spelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zuhair mean?

Zuhair means 'Little flower; bright, blossoming'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Zuhair a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhair is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used since the earliest Islamic period.

How do you write Zuhair in Arabic?

Zuhair is written زهير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zuhair?

Zuhair is pronounced zoo-HAIR.

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