Indian name meaning
Zara
♀ GirlZa·ra · 2 syllables
A blooming flower; princess
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Zaara
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| Z | a | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
7 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Zara carries the name number 2.
About the name Zara
Zara is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A blooming flower; princess.”
Spoken aloud it is Za·ra — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Zaara; both spellings are the same name. Zara is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zara mean?
Zara means “A blooming flower; princess.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Zara a boy or a girl name?
Zara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Zara?
Zara is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Zara?
Zara has 2 syllables and is said as Za·ra.
What are the other spellings of Zara?
Zara is also commonly spelled Zaara. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Zara?
In the Chaldean system, Zara has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Zara a common name in India?
Zara does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Zara?
For a brother to Zara, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Zafar, Zahid, Zaid or Haider all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Zara?
Kiara, Tara, Sara or Akshara share Zara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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