name
Zara
ZAH-rah
ˈzɑːrɑListen
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Syllable breakdown
Zara
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Kanuri (Nigeria/Niger/Chad)
- Meaning
- a Kanuri feminine name meaning flower or blooming beauty; the name evokes the vibrant flora of the savannah and the shores of Lake Chad, and is given to daughters whose birth brings brightness and renewal to the family; in Kanuri poetic tradition, the comparison of a beloved woman to a flower is a central metaphor, and names such as Zara are considered among the most auspicious a daughter can receive, signalling grace, delicacy, and the capacity to attract the goodwill of others
- Gender
- female
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