Zahraa

Zahraa is a female given name of Arabic origin. It is a variant spelling of Zahra, Zahrah, or Zahrā, devised to reflect pronunciation with a longer vowel in some transliteration systems. The root زهرة (zahra) means "flower" or "blossom," and the name commonly carries connotations of beauty, vitality, and brightness.

The name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and throughout Muslim communities across Africa, Europe, and the broader diaspora. It is commonly given to girls at birth in regions such as Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and India, among others. The positive associations with flowers and radiance, as well as cultural and religious resonances, contribute to its enduring popularity.

A prominent historical connection is Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who is revered in both Sunni and Shia traditions. The epithet al-Zahra is used in reference to her, which reinforces the name’s cultural resonance in many Muslim-majority cultures.

Variants and transliterations include Zahra, Zahrah, Zahraa, and Zahrā. The Arabic spelling is الزهراء, often used with the definite article al- (al-Zahra). In contemporary contexts, Zahraa appears in literature, media, and everyday naming across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, reflecting its timeless associations with beauty and brightness.