زاراMuslim girl names
Meaning
Commonly interpreted as a blooming flower, blossoming
This is a reported naming interpretation; the original linguistic derivation is not independently settled.
- Origin / language
- Multilingual; Arabic-related and European usage
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- South Asian names
Language and spelling
Zara has several naming histories. Blooming flower is its reported Arabic-related interpretation; Hebrew-related forms may instead be connected with remembrance. Zahra زهراء is a distinct Arabic spelling and is not automatically the native form of every Zara.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
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