Zara (English)
Where does "Zara" come from?
The English given name Zara has multiple possible origins, functioning either as a twentieth-century variant of the name 'Sarah' or being borrowed from the Arabic word 'zahra', meaning 'flower'[1]. Its use in contemporary English gained notable prominence after being given to the daughter of Princess Anne in 1981[1].
Open questions
- The name's origin is split between being a variant of Sarah or derived from the Arabic word for flower. [1]
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Updated October 2026
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