Share Info, Save Names, Get our Newsletter and Access Powerful Tools
Sign Up Now or Click Here to Find Out More

Zahara

Pronunciation: zah-HAR-ə (key)

Looking for more names like Zahara? Get Name MatchMaker & more Expert name-finding tools!

Origin of the name Zahara:

Jewish name meaning "to shine."

From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book

Does Zahara sound...

No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
View all ratings

Sibling Names for Zahara...

Do you know any real life Zaharas?
What are their siblings named?

Reader Contributions

Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Zahara!

Comments and insights on the name Zahara: | Edit

I chose this name for my daughter and I love it. I wanted something that sounded strong and beautiful. Its my name and everyone tells me it beautiful.

Personal experiences with the name Zahara: | Edit

The only person I know named Zahara is Ethiopian-American. I am an African-American and its my name.

Nicknames for Zahara: | Edit

Zaboombafoo, zigi, z, Hara

Meanings and history of the name Zahara: | Edit

both african and hebrew, meaning flower, budding flower, Shining, to shine, to be bright

Famous real-life people named Zahara: | Edit

Zahara Jolie-Pitt, one of the offspring of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Zahara in song, story & screen: | Edit
Share what you know!

Browse Girls' Names

Browse Boys' Names