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Zohra: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“brightness; fair complexion”
زہرہ
زُهْرَة
What Zohra means
Zohra (زہرہ, Arabic زُهْرَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “brightness; fair complexion”. It comes from the Arabic root ز ه ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ز ه ر.
Zohra at a glance
- Meaning
- brightness; fair complexion
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- zoh-ra
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- Z · ز
Meaning of Zohra
- In English
- brightness; fair complexion
- اردو میں معنی
- روشنی، گورا پن
Origin and history of Zohra
Lane gives zuhrah as whiteness and brightness, a clear fair colour; it is also the Arabic name of the planet Venus. Distinct from zahrā (Zahra), the bright one.
Rootز ه ر
How to say and write Zohra
- Say it
- zoh-ra2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Zohra
- Urdu
- زہرہ
- Original script
- زُهْرَة
- Other spellings
- Zuhra · Zohrah
- Known bearer
- Zohra Sehgal, Indian actress and dancer
Sibling names for Zohra
Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Zohra.
- Sabeehصبیحbright-faced; handsomeBoyArabic
- Zahoorظہورappearance; becoming manifestBoyArabic
- Zainزینbeauty; adornmentBoyArabic
- Zain ul Abideenزین العابدینadornment of the worshippersBoyArabic
- Zainuddinزین الدینornament of the faithBoyArabic
- Ziaضیاءlight; brightnessBoyArabic
- Zia ul Haqضیاء الحقlight of the TruthBoyArabic
- Zia ul Islamضیاء الاسلامlight of IslamBoyArabic
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Questions about the name Zohra
What does the name Zohra mean?
Zohra means “brightness; fair complexion”. In Urdu: روشنی، گورا پن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Zohra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zohra is a girl’s name.
Is Zohra a Muslim name?
Yes. Zohra is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives zuhrah as whiteness and brightness, a clear fair colour; it is also the Arabic name of the planet Venus. Distinct from zahrā (Zahra), the bright one.
How do you pronounce Zohra?
Say it “zoh-ra”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Zohra in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Zohra is written زہرہ. In its original script: زُهْرَة.
What are other spellings of Zohra?
Zohra is also spelled Zuhra, Zohrah.
Who is a famous person named Zohra?
Zohra Sehgal, Indian actress and dancer
Is the meaning of Zohra 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.