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How to Pronounce Zahara

Zahara / za-HA-ra /

The name Zahara is a Female name of Swahili origin meaning "Shining; flower". It is pronounced za-HA-ra.

Swahili Female

Zahara is a Swahili name meaning "Shining; flower". The etymology of Zahara is complex, with possible roots in Hebrew (meaning 'to shine'), Swahili ('flower'), and Arabic (related to 'blossom' or 'radiant').

Language Swahili
Gender Female
Phonetic za-HA-ra

Say it as za-HA-ra. Keep the original Swahili phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Zahara?
Zahara is pronounced za-HA-ra.
What is the correct pronunciation of Zahara?
The correct pronunciation of Zahara is za-HA-ra.
Is Zahara a Swahili name?
Yes, Zahara is a Swahili name meaning "Shining; flower".

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