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Zehra Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZAY-rah / /ˈzeɪ.rə/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: flower; Persian: bright, shining

Historical & Cultural Background

Zehra is a name commonly used in Arabic and Persian cultures. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with Fatimah Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The name symbolizes beauty and purity, reflecting the qualities attributed to flowers. It is popular in various countries with Muslim populations.

Trend Summary

The name Zehra has seen a steady presence in various cultures, particularly among Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Zahra
  • Zehra

International Variants

  • Zahra (Arabic)
  • Zehra (Turkish)
  • Zara (Hebrew)

Famous people named Zehra

Zehra Bilir is a Turkish politician known for her work in local governance.

Zehra Kahn is a Pakistani artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Zehra Karam is a Lebanese journalist who has reported on various international issues.

Zehra Kadir is an Iranian author celebrated for her novels exploring cultural themes.

Fictional characters named Zehra

Zehra is a character in the video game 'League of Legends' known for her mystical abilities.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zehra was first seen in the United States in 1977. Zehra has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, New Jersey, and California. In the past 5 years the name Zehra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zehra (2020)

StateBirthsShare
NJ 6
55%
TX 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19776
19805
19817
19849
19857
19865
198710
19887
19899
19909
19918
19929
199315
19946
19959
19968
199723
199817
199916
200018
200117
200222
200314
200415
200518
200622
200717
200815
200915
201020
201120
201232
201333
201419
201522
201620
201720
201825
201925
202027
202118
202225
202321
202420