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English word origin

Etymology of Zahra

Borrowed from Arabic زَهْراء (zahrāʔ), an epithet of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad. As a surname, it is predominantly found in Egypt.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A female given name from Arabic. · A surname from Arabic [in turn originating as a matronymic].

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Borrowed from Arabic زَهْراء (zahrāʔ), an epithet of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad. As a surname, it is predominantly found in Egypt.

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