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Zahar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAH-har /ˈzɑ.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew zahar, 'to shine; brightness; a glow'; also linked to the Arabic zahr, 'a flower; a blossom'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To shine; brightness: Zahar is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ZAH-har').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Hebrew zahar, 'to shine; brightness; a glow'; also linked to the Arabic zahr, 'a flower; a blossom'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8267 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zahar comes from the Hebrew zahar, 'to shine; brightness; a glow'; it is also linked to the Arabic zahr, 'a flower; a blossom' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ZAH-har').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Arabic families. Rare, to-shine at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zahar means 'to shine; brightness; a glow' in Hebrew — also linked to the Arabic zahr, 'a flower' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAH-har').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zahar — routes layered

Variations

ZoharZaherZahir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahar mean?

Zahar is Hebrew for 'to shine; brightness'; also linked to Arabic 'a flower'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zahar?

It's said ZAH-har /ˈzɑ.hɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zahar a boy or girl name?

Zahar is a boy's name.

How popular is Zahar?

Zahar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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