Zarah

Meaning of Zarah

Zarah is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has an Arabic origin and can be pronounced as ZAHR-uh (/ˈzɑːrə/) in Arabic or ZAH-ruh (/ˈzɑːrə/) in English. The name also has a variation, Zara, which is equally lovely. Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name has been consistent over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 1200 to 1500 in terms of occurrence, making it a unique choice for parents who want their daughter's name to stand out. Choose Zarah if you're looking for a name with an exotic sound and timeless appeal.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as ZAH-ruh (/ˈzɑːrə/)

Arabic

  • Pronunced as ZAHR-uh (/ˈzɑːrə/)

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Notable People Named Zarah

Zarah Sultana is a left-wing British politician and Member of Parliament for Coventry South, representing the Labour Party and serving as chair of the Socialist Campaign Group parliamentary caucus.
Zarah Leander was a Swedish singer and actress who achieved great success in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s, known for her deep contralto voice and controversial involvement with Nazi propaganda.
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