Name meaning & originZuhura زهيرة
/zoo-HOO-rah/
Zuhura is a Swahili (Arabic origin) girl's name pronounced /zoo-HOO-rah/. The Swahili name for the planet Venus, signifying brilliance and shining beauty.
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Meaning of Zuhura
The Swahili name for the planet Venus, signifying brilliance and shining beauty.
Zuhura is a Swahili name derived from the Arabic word 'Zuhara', referring to the planet Venus. In Islamic and Swahili cosmology, the name signifies brightness, radiance, and the quality of being the 'morning star' that outshines others.
- Origin
- Swahili (Arabic origin)
- Pronunciation
- /zoo-HOO-rah/
Cultural background
It is widely used among Muslim communities in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Comoros. The name is traditionally chosen to symbolize beauty, light, and grace.
Variations & nicknames
- Zuhara
- Zohra
- Zahra
- Zuhur
- Zu
Famous people named Zuhura
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Zuhura Othman Soud
Known professionally as Zuchu, a famous Tanzanian singer and songwriter signed to WCB Wasafi.
Music · 2020-present
Zuhura Yunus
A prominent Tanzanian journalist and former presenter for the BBC Swahili service.
Journalism · 2000s-present
Zuhura Shaweji
A veteran Tanzanian taarab singer known for her contributions to coastal music.
Music · 1970s-2000s
Frequently asked about Zuhura
- What does Zuhura mean?
- Zuhura is the Swahili name for the planet Venus, representing brilliance, beauty, and the shining morning star.
- How do you pronounce Zuhura?
- It is pronounced zoo-HOO-rah, with a soft 'h' and emphasis on the second syllable.
- Is Zuhura a boy or girl name?
- Zuhura is traditionally a feminine name used for girls.
- Is the name Zuhura mentioned in the Quran?
- While the specific form 'Zuhura' is the Swahili astronomical term, its root 'Zahra' or 'Zuhara' is an Arabic term associated with brightness and flowers in Islamic tradition.
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