زهير

Zuhayr

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Zuhayr is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little flower; bright, radiant”.

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

Meaning and origin of Zuhayr

Zuhayr is the precise transliteration of the Arabic diminutive of zahr, flower, so it means 'little flower' or 'bright one'. It was the name of Zuhayr ibn Abī Sulmā, one of the great pre-Islamic poets of the Muʿallaqāt, and of Zuhayr ibn al-Qayn, who was martyred with al-Husayn at Karbala.

Is Zuhayr a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhayr is an Arabic Muslim name meaning little flower or radiant, with a long history in Islamic times.

Where is the name Zuhayr used?

Used across the Arab world and by English-speaking Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Zuhayr

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zuhayr mean?

Zuhayr means 'Little flower; bright, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Zuhayr a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhayr is an Arabic Muslim name meaning little flower or radiant, with a long history in Islamic times.

How do you write Zuhayr in Arabic?

Zuhayr is written زهير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zuhayr?

Zuhayr is pronounced zoo-HAYR.

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