Zuhra means “brightness; the planet Venus”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir.
- Zuhra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zuhra mean?
Zuhra is a female name from Arabic zuhra, a word for brightness that is also tied to the planet Venus. Wiktionary records it in Uzbek, in Uyghur (زوھرە) and in Kazakh as Зәуре. The Kazakh entry explicitly links the three forms as cognates.[1,2,3,5]
The Kazakh entry glosses the Arabic source as Venus; the Arabic entry for zuhra lists brilliance and beauty and illustrates the planet name.
Also glossed as “Venus (the planet)”[3,4]✓ Documented
Meaning themes: Light
Zuhra in Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir
What does Zuhra mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زوھرە and zohre (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brightness; the planet Venus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Listed as a given name in the Uyghur section of Wiktionary.
What does Zuhra mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Зәуре and Zäwre (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brightness; the planet Venus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[3,6]
Listed as a given name in the Kazakh section of Wiktionary.
What does Zuhra mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Zuhra and Зуҳра (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brightness; the planet Venus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
Listed as a given name in the Uzbek section of Wiktionary.
What does Zuhra mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Зөһрә and Zührä (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brightness; the planet Venus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[5]
Where does the name Zuhra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic زُهْرَة (‘Venus (the planet)’).[5]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic زُهْرَة (zuhra, “Venus (the planet)”). Cognate with Bashkir Зөһрә (Zührä), Uzbek Zuhra, Uyghur زوھرە (zohre).[3,4]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Borrowed from Arabic zuhra.[3]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Zuhra?
In IPA: [zʏ̞h.ˈræ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Zuhra?
Zuhra is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir. 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.
Zuhra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زوھرەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “brightness; the planet Venus” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | ЗәуреCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “brightness; the planet Venus” | Documented[3,6] |
| Uzbek | ZuhraLatin | Girl | same as above: “brightness; the planet Venus” | Documented[2] |
| Bashkir | ЗөһрәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “brightness; the planet Venus” | Documented[5] |
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 Zuhra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuhra[2] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Zaure[6] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| زوھرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| zohre[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Зәуре[3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zäwre[3] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Зуҳра | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Зөһрә[5] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zührä[5] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Names related to Zuhra
Sibling names for Zuhra
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 Zuhra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GulnuraGirl“flower light”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NurbekBoy“light + chief”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme light
- GülnurGirl“flower + light”same language (uyghur, kazakh, bashkir) · also shares the theme light
- SauleGirl“ray of light, beam”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NurBoy“light”same language (uyghur, kazakh, uzbek) · also shares the theme light
- NurjanBoy“light + soul”same language (uyghur, kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- MakhinurGirl“moonlight”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
- NursultanBoy“light + sultan”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Zuhra
What does the name Zuhra mean?
Zuhra means “brightness; the planet Venus”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir.
Is Zuhra a girl's or a boy's name?
Zuhra is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Kazakh: girls; Uzbek: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Zuhra come from?
Zuhra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zuhra?
Zuhra is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir. 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 Zuhra spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zuhra (Latin), Zaure (Latin), زوھرە (Arabic script), Зәуре (Cyrillic), Зөһрә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zuhra have?
Zuhra 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 “زوھرە”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82674680. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uyghur etymology: borrowed from Arabic زُهْرَة; classified as a female given name in Uyghur; زوھرە appears as a Uyghur given name (feminine); Uyghur given-name entry written زوھرە in Uyghur Arabic script (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Zuhra”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92034058. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek etymology: borrowed from Arabic زُهْرَة; classified as a female given name in Uzbek; Zuhra appears as a Uzbek given name (feminine); Uzbek given-name entry spelled Zuhra
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Зәуре”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89300054. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kazakh etymology: from Arabic زُهْرَة 'Venus (the planet)'; classified as a female given name in Kazakh; classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; etymology: From Arabic زُهْرَة (zuhra, “Venus (the planet)”). Cognate with Bashkir Зөһрә (Zührä), Uzbek Zuhra, Uyghur زوھرە (zohre). (+5 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “زهرة”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91165171. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic زُهْرَة (Etymology 1.2) noun, with الزُّهَرَة 'planet Venus'; Arabic زُهْرَة ‘Venus (the planet)’
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Зөһрә”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88381204. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [zʏ̞h.ˈræ]; listed as a female given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic زُهْرَة (zuhra, “Venus (the planet)”) (+2 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER English spelling Zaure
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