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Zunaira Pronunciation

Zunaira is pronounced zoo-NY-rah /zuˈnaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely'; popular modern South Asian nameLow

In 30 seconds: A heavenly flower: Zunaira is Arabic/Urdu for 'a flower of paradise; beautiful'. Soft, lovely, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu

MeaningFrom Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely'; popular modern South Asian name

U.S. rank (2024)#4872 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zunaira comes from Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, popularly glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely' (linked to Zinnirah, an early devoted Muslim woman; the exact gloss varies, which we note). A soft, popular modern name across South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-flower-of-paradise at the (glossed) root, and lovely.

Did you know? Zunaira is glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful' in Urdu — a popular, soft, lovely modern name across Pakistan (an early Muslim woman bore a similar name, Zinnirah).

Overall data confidence 68%

Urdu references — Zunaira — gloss varies

Variations

ZunairahZunaira

Nicknames

Zuni

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic Urdu

Famous Bearers

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Aleena— a fellow lovely South Asian name

Zahara— echoes that soft -ra sound

Zahira— shares the -ra ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zunaira?

Zunaira is pronounced zoo-NY-rah (/zuˈnaɪ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Zunaira said aloud.

How do you say Zunaira?

Zunaira is said zoo-NY-rah (/zuˈnaɪ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Zunaira said aloud.

What does the name Zunaira mean?

Zunaira is Urdu/Arabic for 'a flower of paradise; beautiful'; the gloss varies, so we note it.

Is Zunaira a boy or girl name?

Zunaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Zunaira?

Zunaira is a rare name in the U.S.