Name meaning
Zara
Girl's nameYəhudi mənşəli
Variant of the Hebrew name Sara; lady, noblewoman.
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Name meaning and origin
Zara is considered a phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Sara. In Hebrew, Sara means "lady, noblewoman, respected woman." The form Zara is widely used as an independent name in the West, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. Some sources also associate the name with the Arabic "Zahra" (radiant, flower), but the primary root is the Hebrew name Sara.
In Azerbaijan, Zara is among the modern girl names distinguished by its short, clear, and international sound. Its smooth pronunciation places it among names that are used comfortably both locally and in other cultures. It does not appear in this form in the Quran, but it carries no prohibition in Islam.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Yəhudi mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Sara
- Pronunciation
- za.ˈra
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Zara?
Zara: a variant of the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning 'lady, a noblewoman'.Is the name Zara mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Zara does not appear in the Quran in this form, but it carries no prohibition under Islamic rules.Is Zara a boy or a girl name?
Zara is a girl name.