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Azahra
Pronounced ah-ZAH-rah /ɑːˈzɑː.rə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic al-Zahra, 'the shining; radiant one; blossom; flower' — an honored epithet (as of Fatimah al-Zahra). Luminous and floral.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Azahra traces to the Arabic al-Zahra, 'the shining one; flower,' a revered epithet in Islamic tradition. It reads radiant and lovely — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-ZAH-rah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, alongside Zahra and Azahara. Rare, radiant, and floral.
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What does the name Azahra mean?
Azahra is Arabic for 'the shining; radiant one; blossom; flower' (from al-Zahra).
How do you pronounce Azahra?
It's said ah-ZAH-rah /ɑːˈzɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Azahra a boy or girl name?
Azahra is a girl's name.
How popular is Azahra?
Azahra is a rare name in the U.S.