| Meaning | flower, shining |
| Origin | African, Arabic, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Za-ha-ra |
About Zahara
This luminous name carries an exotic elegance that feels both timeless and contemporary. Parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible often find themselves drawn to its melodic syllables. The name possesses a natural sophistication that transitions beautifully from childhood through adulthood. Its rarity ensures individuality without seeming invented, striking that perfect balance many families seek. The flowing pronunciation lends itself to easy recognition while maintaining an air of mystery and allure.
Nicknames for Zahara
| Zara |
| Zee |
| Hara |
| Zaya |
| Zazie |
Famous People Named Zahara
| Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt | Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt |
| Zahara Davis | American fashion model |
| Zahara Muñoz | Spanish professional golfer |
| Zahara Khatun | Bangladeshi poet |
| Zahara Constantine | South African singer-songwriter |
| Zahara Ainaoui | Moroccan actress |
| Zahara Bakari | Tanzanian long-distance runner |
| Zahara Abdelkader | Algerian journalist |
| Zahara Benet | American drag queen and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 |
| Zahara Sethjiwala | Indian social media influencer |
| Zahara Khan | Pakistani human rights activist |
| Zahara Maldonado | Puerto Rican volleyball player |
| Zahara Kibwana | Kenyan entrepreneur |
| Zahara Maimouni | Moroccan judoka |
| Zahara de los Atunes | Spanish singer |
| Zahara Schreiber | American professional wrestler and model |
| Zahara Toto | Ugandan media personality |
| Zahara Dehar | French fashion model |
| Zahara Heckscher | American cancer advocate |
| Zahara Lari | Emirati figure skater |
Characters Named Zahara
| Zahara Cole | Character from a fantasy novel series |
| Zahara Johnson | Character from a romance film |
| Zahara Ahmed | Character from a drama TV series |
| Zahara Martinez | Character from a mystery novel |
| Zahara Williams | Character from a science fiction story |
| Zahara Greene | Character from a thriller novel |
| Zahara Ramirez | Character from a crime TV show |
| Zahara Carter | Character from a comedy film |
| Zahara Thompson | Character from an adventure novel |
| Zahara Robinson | Character from a historical fiction book |
| Zahara Evans | Character from a supernatural TV series |
| Zahara Patel | Character from a coming-of-age novel |
| Zahara Bennett | Character from a romantic comedy movie |
| Zahara Scott | Character from a horror novel |
| Zahara Henderson | Character from a suspenseful TV show |
| Zahara Cook | Character from a family drama film |
| Zahara Ward | Character from a fantasy-adventure book |
| Zahara Simmons | Character from a sci-fi TV series |
| Zahara Foster | Character from a psychological thriller |
| Zahara Reed | Character from a historical romance novel |