Zuhra

Zuhra is an Arabic girl's name that literally derives from the Arabic zuhra (زُهْرَة) and carries the meaning 'the light' or 'the beauty.'

What does the name Zuhra mean?

The name Zuhra, a female first name of Arabic origin, is translated from Arabic zuhra (زُهْرَة) and means 'the light' or 'the beauty.'

Where does the name Zuhra come from?

Zuhra is a female first name of Arabic descent, meaning 'the light' or 'the beauty.' The term is derived in Arabic from zuhra (زُهْرَة), which signifies light, brightness, brilliance, and beauty.

How do you pronounce Zuhra?

The pronunciation of the name Zuhra is soft and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Zuh-ra' [ˈzuːʁa] or [ˈzuhra], with the darker initial vowel gently connecting the syllables. The rolled or breathed 'r' before the open ending '-a' creates a harmonious sound. Zuhra thus radiates a dignified warmth – melodic, round, and clear.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Zuhra enjoys a certain popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015, reaching 2,154th place. Over the last ten years, Zuhra has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,114th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,541st.

Nicknames & pet names

Zuki / Zuzu / Zürich

Famous people

• Aminah bint Wahab bin Abd Manaf bin Zuh (Mother of the Prophet Mohamed)