Zara

Zara is a name with multiple beautiful meanings across cultures — in Arabic it means "blooming flower" or "radiance," in Hebrew it means "princess," and in Slavic languages it means "dawn" or "morning star."

Zara has rich multicultural origins. It is derived from the Arabic "zahra" (زهرة) meaning "flower" or "brilliance," and is also related to the Hebrew name Sarah meaning "princess." The name has been used across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world.

In Islamic tradition, Zara (Zahra) is an especially sacred name as it is one of the titles of Fatimah, the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad. "Al-Zahra" meaning "the radiant one" is one of Fatimah's most celebrated titles. In Judaism, Zara is a variant of Sarah, wife of Prophet Abraham.

Zara gained enormous global recognition as the name of Princess Zara Phillips (now Zara Tindall), granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. The name is also internationally known through the Zara fashion brand. It represents modern elegance, multicultural appeal, and royal associations.