Zahra

A distinctive pick — fewer than 8 pets share this name.

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#8082

Meaning & Story

An Arabic and Persian feminine name meaning 'bright flower' or 'radiant' — beautiful, luminous, and evoking the blossoming of something precious.

Zahra is one of the most beloved names across the Arab and Persian-speaking world, carrying deep spiritual significance as a title of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah al-Zahra. The meaning — radiant, bright, flowering — is simply beautiful. For a pet, Zahra suggests a gentle, lovely female whose presence brightens the space around her. The name has a soft, elegant sound that works beautifully for a graceful cat or a warmly affectionate dog.

At a Glance

#8082
Overall Rank
8
Registered
Girls
Popular With

Zahra's Personality

Pets named Zahra are most often described as:

  • gentle and luminousStrong match
  • warmly beautifulCommon
  • softly elegantSometimes
  • brightens any spaceOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zahra a good pet name?

Zahra is a well-known pet name with 8 registered pets. Pets named Zahra are often described as gentle and luminous, warmly beautiful, softly elegant.

Is Zahra a boy or girl pet name?

Zahra is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Zahra also a human name?

Yes! Zahra is both a popular pet name (ranked #8082 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Zahra has two lives

Zahra, the baby name
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Zahra, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology