Zehra name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic and African-Swahili
Usage: Arabic, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: ze(h)-ra
Meaning: Flower and The Shining One
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What does Zehra mean?

Used chiefly in Turkish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Arabic far-out, Zehra means "Flower or The Shining One" is a baby girl name is originated from African-Swahili and Arabic. Zehra is version of famed Zahra.

Zahra is Arabic cognate of Zara. Zahra means Fair, Beautiful and From Kikuyu is rooted from Arabic and African-Swahili.

How do I pronounce Zehra?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Zehra is ze(h)-ra.

Variants of Zehra

Zahra, Zara, Sahra, Zaira

Names that rhyme with Zehra

How popular is the name Zehra?

Zehra is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1974 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 887 on girl names chart when 55 babies were named Zehra.

Over 1097 people have been named Zehra in France. Also, in Netherlands, in just 4 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 262 on girl names chart when 51 babies were given the name Zehra.

Over 152 babies in Netherlands have been named Zehra.

Zehra is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1977 and was able to reach the top 5000 names.

In 2013, it ranked 4331st when 33 girls were named Zehra. Over 569 people have been named Zehra in United States. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 285 on girl names chart when 35 babies were named Zehra. Over 491 babies in Belgium have been named Zehra.

Zehra is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 312 babies in England and Wales have been named Zehra. Also, it is among the top 600 girl names in Switzerland. Over 151 people have been named Zehra in Switzerland.

However things change on global perspective, Zehra is extremely popular in Turkey where every 1 in 400 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Northern Cyprus and Pakistan.

At least, 280000 people globally have carried Zehra as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018510525
2017600220
2016614820
2015580722
2014642919
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Zehra in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05789295
Finland00053
Sweden0528172
Norway0582100
Denmark002180

What numerology tells about Zehra?

Having letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and other people. You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. People find you attractive because of your mysterious private life and self-confident approach to everything. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. Stop treating people like you are better than them even if you really are.

Looking for a name like Zehra? Please go through the following names

  •  Qasoomah - Used mainly in Arabic and Sindhi, Qasoomah means "Poetess Daughter of Ismail Al-yahudi or Poetess" is a girl name
  •  Farah - Meaning of Farah is Joy or Traveller has its origin in English and Middle and a gender insensitive name is used predominantly in Danish and Swedish
  •  Nasiha - Meaning of Nasiha is Sincere or Advisor is a girl name primarily used in Kannada and Sindhi is of Arabic origin
  •  Manan - Mostly used in Sanskrit, Marathi and Gujarati far-out, Manan has its origin in Sanskrit, meaning of Manan is "Repetition, Meditate or Thought" is a boy name
  •  Jarmil has its origin in Slavonic and Czech bestowed upon boys, Jarmil means "Strong, Dear or Loving" is used especially in Czech and Arabic
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Famous people named Zehra

  • Zehra Nigah, Urdu poet and scriptwriter from Pakistan
  • Zehra Fazal in Downward Spiral as Actress
  • Zehra Zorba in Rate Me as Actress
  • Zehra Leverman in X-Men: Days of Future Past as Actress
  • Zehra Achmed, from 1926 film Der Mann aus dem Jenseits, who characterized N.

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