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Zafira: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“victorious”

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ظافرہ

ظَافِرَة

Zafira (ظافرہ, Arabic ظَافِرَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “victorious”. It comes from the Arabic root ظ ف ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ظ ف ر.

Zafira at a glance

Meaning: victorious
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: zaa-fi-ra
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: Z · ظ

Meaning of Zafira

In English: victorious
اردو میں معنی: فاتح، کامیاب

Origin and history of Zafira

Feminine of ẓāfir, one who wins or attains (Lane ظ ف ر).

Rootظ ف ر

How to say and write Zafira

Say it: zaa-fi-ra3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zafira
Urdu: ظافرہ
Original script: ظَافِرَة
Other spellings: Zaafira · Zafeera
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Zafira

What does the name Zafira mean?

Zafira means “victorious”. In Urdu: فاتح، کامیاب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Zafira a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zafira is a girl’s name.

Is Zafira a Muslim name?

Yes. Zafira is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Feminine of ẓāfir, one who wins or attains (Lane ظ ف ر).

How do you pronounce Zafira?

Say it “zaa-fi-ra”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Zafira in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zafira is written ظافرہ. In its original script: ظَافِرَة.

What are other spellings of Zafira?

Zafira is also spelled Zaafira, Zafeera.

Is the meaning of Zafira verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.