Zahara

Hebrew; Swahili

"to shine; flower"

Zahara Origin and Meaning

The name Zahara is a girl's name of Hebrew, Swahili origin meaning "to shine; flower".

Zahara, a delicate but strong multicultural name, came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie bestowed it on her Ethiopian-born daughter, and we predict other parents will adopt it as well. If you want something simpler than Zahara, consider Zara, a royal name in England--but also the name of a Spanish-based clothing store chain.

Zahara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1898 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Zahara

• 1898 Nameberry 2025
• 279 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Zahara

• Zahara stage name of Bulelwa Mkutukana, South African singer,songwriter
• (María) Zahara Gordillo Campos Spanish singer,songwriter
• Zahara Schatz Israeli painter
• Zahara Rubin Israeli sculptor
• Zahara Marley Jolie Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt

The name Zahara in Pop Culture

• Zahara Milton from the movie "Cover"