زهرة

Zuhura

girlSwahili form of Arabic Zuhra

Zuhura is a Muslim girl name meaning “Venus, the bright star; radiant”.

MeaningVenus, the bright star; radiant
GenderGirl
OriginSwahili form of Arabic Zuhra
Arabic spellingزهرة
Pronunciationzoo-HOO-rah
Arabic rootز ه ر (z-h-r) — to shine, to blossom
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zuhura

Zuhura is the Swahili form of the Arabic al-Zuhara, the planet Venus, known for its brilliance in the evening sky. In Swahili zuhura is still the name of Venus. The name comes from the same root as Zahra, 'flower, radiance', and Swahili adds a vowel to make it Zu-hu-ra.

Is Zuhura a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhura is a Muslim name in East Africa, from the Arabic for the planet Venus, meaning 'radiant'.

Where is the name Zuhura used?

Used in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zuhura mean?

Zuhura means 'Venus, the bright star; radiant'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Zuhra.

Is Zuhura a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhura is a Muslim name in East Africa, from the Arabic for the planet Venus, meaning 'radiant'.

How do you write Zuhura in Arabic?

Zuhura is written زهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zuhura?

Zuhura is pronounced zoo-HOO-rah.

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