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Alzahra
Pronounced al-ZAH-rah /alˈzɑː.rə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic az-Zahra, 'the radiant; the shining, blooming one' — a title borne with honor by Fatima az-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. A luminous, respectful name.Low
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History & Origin
Alzahra draws on the Arabic az-Zahra, 'the radiant; the blooming one,' long carried as an honorific for Fatima az-Zahra. It reads warm and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'al-ZAH-rah').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, radiant, and meaning-rich.
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What does the name Alzahra mean?
Alzahra is Arabic for 'the radiant; the blooming one' — a title honored in Fatima az-Zahra.
How do you pronounce Alzahra?
It's said al-ZAH-rah /alˈzɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alzahra a boy or girl name?
Alzahra is a girl's name.
How popular is Alzahra?
Alzahra is a very rare name in the U.S.