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Zaara
How to Pronounce Zaara
Pronounced ZAH-rah /ΛzΙ.rΙ/Medium
Meaning: A double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra β from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Zaara is a double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra β from Arabic zahra, 'a flower in bloom; radiance, brilliance, beauty' (Fatima az-Zahra, 'the radiant', the Prophet's daughter) β and it also echoes Sarah, 'princess' (Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, popular name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'ZAH-rah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, radiance-and-a-flower at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zaara mean?
Zaara spells Zahra/Zara β Arabic 'a flower; radiance'; it also echoes Sarah, 'princess'. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Zaara?
It's said ZAH-rah /ΛzΙ.rΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zaara a boy or girl name?
Zaara is a girl's name.
How popular is Zaara?
Zaara is a rare name in the U.S.