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The name Zahra is of Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Islam, Hindu religion. Numerologically, Zahra is often linked to the number 9.
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What does the name Zahra mean? What is the meaning of the name Zahra
Meaning of Zahra: Name Zahra in the Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian origin, means Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant. Name Zahra is of Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian origin and is a Girl name. People with name Zahra are usually Islam, Hindu by religion.
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Zahra
Meaning
Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 5 characters
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Z-A-H-R-A
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
9
Indian Vedic Numerology
10
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- Christian Zahra
Christian John Zahra (born 8 April 1973), Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from October 1998 to October 2004, representing the regional seat of McMillan, Victoria.
- Zahra Rahnavard
Zahra Rahnavard (Persian: زهرا رهنورد; born Zohreh Kazemi; 19 August 1945) is an Iranian academic, artist and politician.
- Zahra Aga Khan
Princess Zahra Aga Khan (born 18 September 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland) is the eldest child of Aga Khan IV.
- Zahra Bani
Zahra Bani (born 31 December 1979 in Mogadishu, Somalia) is a Somali-Italian javelin thrower.
- Alaa Abdul-Zahra
Alaa Abdul-Zahra Khashen Al-Azzawi (Arabic: علاء عبدالزهرة خشَن العزاوي , born 22 December 1987 in Baghdad, Iraq), is an Iraqi football player who currently plays for Al-Shorta in the Iraqi Premier League.
- Zahra Mostafavi Khomeini
Sayyida Zahra Mostafavi Khomeini (Persian: زهرا مصطفوی خمینی; born November 13, 1940) is an Iranian politician, and a daughter of Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Adrian Zahra
Adrian Zahra (born 24 September 1990) is Maltese Australian professional footballer who plays for National Premier League club Heidelberg United.
- Brian K. Zahra
Brian K. Zahra (born January 9, 1960) is a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
- Zahra Dowlatabadi
Zahra Dowlatabadi (زهرا دولت آبادی) is an Iranian filmmaker.
She received her master's degree at USC in film studies in 1986.
- Zahra Gamir
Zahra Gamir (born 18 April 1966) is an Algerian fencer.
- Zahra Nemati
Zahra Nemati (Persian: زهرا نعمتی, born 30 April 1985) is an Iranian Paralympic and Olympic archer.
- Zahra Bouras
Zahra Bouras (born 13 January 1987) is an Algerian track and field athlete, specialising in the 400 metres and 800 metres.
- Farkhunda Zahra Naderi
Farkhunda Zahra Naderi (Dari: فرخنده زهرا نادری) is a politician from Afghanistan.
- Zahra Noorbakhsh
Zahra Noorbakhsh (born June 11, 1980) is an Iranian-American comedian, writer, actor and co-host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast.
- Zahra Lari
Zahra Lari (born March 3, 1995) is an Emirati figure skater and the first figure skater from the United Arab Emirates to compete internationally.
- Gabriella Zahra
Gabriella Zahra (born 2 May 1991) is a Maltese footballer who plays as a midfielder and has appeared for the Malta women's national team.
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Numerology of Zahra
Numerology for Zahra - Number 9 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Zahra Numerology: Name Zahra has a number value of 9 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 9 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 10 |
| Motivation Number | 2 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 9 |
| Inner Dream Number | 7 |
| Soul Urge Number | 2 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 2 |
| Personality Number | 7 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Zahra
Syllables in Zahra Name
How many syllables in baby name Zahra? Zahra has 2 syllables. The name "Zahra" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Zahra? | 2 (zah - ra) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 5 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (z, a, h, r) |
| Zahra backwards: | arhaz |
| Zahra sorted alphabetically: | aahrz |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | Z-A-H-R-A |
| Pronunciation |
Name Zahra is combinations of, 1 occurance of Z, 2 occurances of A, 1 occurance of H, 1 occurance of R.
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Zahra's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Zahra on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Zahra! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Zahra, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Zahra! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Zahra
What is the meaning of Zahra?
Name Zahra means Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Zahra Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Zahra?
Name Zahra has numerology 10 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Zahra?
Numerology number of Zahra is 10 (Vedic) and 9 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Zahra?
The lucky number of name Zahra is 10 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Zahra name?
The name Zahra has 5 letters. The name Zahra consists of 1 word with 5 characters.
Where does the name Zahra come from?
Zahra is a Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Zahra?
The name Zahra is of Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian origin and is used within Islam, Hindu communities.
What does Zahra mean?
Name Zahra means Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant as per The ParentZ
What does the name Zahra mean?
Zahra is of Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian origin and means Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Zahra?
Zahra means Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant and is a Arabic, African, Kenyan, Persian, Egyptian name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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