Zehra means “flower, blossom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Zehra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zehra mean?
Zehra is a Turkish female name derived from Arabic zahra, 'flower'. The Arabic word also has the senses blossom, splendour, brightness and beauty.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Zehra in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Zehra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zehra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower, blossom” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Zehra mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Zəhra. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower, blossom” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zehra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Derived from Arabic zahra.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zehra?
Zehra is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zehra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZehraLatin | Girl | same as above: “flower, blossom” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ZəhraLatin | Girl | same as above: “flower, blossom” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zehra
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zehra[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Zəhra | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Zehra
Sibling names for Zehra
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zehra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüngülUnisex“sun rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülsinemUnisex“rose in my bosom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- HayırgülGirl“good rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- ItırGirl“rose geranium; fragrance”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- TagangülUnisex“rose of Tagan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BengigülGirl“eternal flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GüldeğerGirl“precious rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülbeyiBoy“lord of the rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Zehra
What does the name Zehra mean?
Zehra means “flower, blossom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Zehra a girl's or a boy's name?
Zehra is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Zehra come from?
Zehra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zehra?
Zehra is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zehra spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zehra (Latin), Zəhra (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zehra have?
Zehra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Zehra”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000630. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: derived from Arabic زهرة 'flower'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; derived from Arabic زهرة (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “زهرة”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91165171. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: flower, blossom; splendor, beauty (Etymology 1.1); brilliance, light, brightness (Etymology 1.2); female given name Zahra
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