زهرة

Zukhra

girlArabic, Russian transliteration

Zukhra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Venus; brightness, radiance”.

MeaningVenus; brightness, radiance
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Russian transliteration
Arabic spellingزهرة
PronunciationZOOKH-rah
Arabic rootز ه ر (z-h-r) — to shine, to blossom
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zukhra

Zukhra is the Russian spelling of the Arabic Zuhra, the name of the planet Venus, from a root meaning to shine and to blossom. It is closely related to Zahra, 'flower' or 'radiant', the title of Fatima al-Zahra. The name is popular among Tatars, Bashkirs, Uzbeks and North Caucasian peoples, often written Zuhra or Zuxra outside Russian.

Is Zukhra a Muslim name?

Yes. Zukhra is an Arabic name meaning 'Venus' or 'radiance', from the same root as Zahra, and is used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Zukhra used?

Common among Tatars, Bashkirs, Uzbeks, Kazakhs and in Dagestan.

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Spellings and variants of Zukhra

ZuhraZuxraZohraZahraZuhrah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zukhra mean?

Zukhra means 'Venus; brightness, radiance'. It comes from Arabic, Russian transliteration.

Is Zukhra a Muslim name?

Yes. Zukhra is an Arabic name meaning 'Venus' or 'radiance', from the same root as Zahra, and is used by Muslim families.

How do you write Zukhra in Arabic?

Zukhra is written زهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zukhra?

Zukhra is pronounced ZOOKH-rah.

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