Arabic Descriptive Names
Zāhiyah
Zah-hee-yah (Zāhiyah / zaː.hi.ja)
Pronunciation: Zah-hee-yah (Zāhiyah / zaː.hi.ja)
مضيئة، براقة، متألقة؛ مزدهرة (مشتقة من الجذر ز-ه-ي)
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Radiant, luminous, resplendent; shining or flourishing (classical Arabic adjective used as a feminine given name)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Zāhiyah.
Zāhiyah is a Arabic name commonly explained as Radiant, luminous, resplendent; shining or flourishing (classical Arabic adjective used as a feminine given name). It is often grouped with Arabic Descriptive Names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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