Jahara

Meaning of Jahara

Jahara is a feminine given name of Arabic provenance, etymologically tracing back to the triliteral root Z-H-R, whose semantic field encompasses notions of “radiance,” “blossoming,” and “to shine,” with the initial “J” reflecting a transliteration variant that nevertheless preserves the name’s core symbolism; pronounced jah-HAHR-uh (/dʒɑˈhɑrə/) in English, it has maintained a modest yet steady presence in the United States since its first recorded appearance in Social Security Administration data in 1988, when five newborns bore the name (rank 808), and has since fluctuated within the 890–981 rank range, reaching eight occurrences (rank 942) in 2024—a pattern that suggests enduring appeal among parents in search of a distinctive, culturally resonant choice that marries historical depth with contemporary individuality.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as jah-HAHR-uh (/dʒɑˈhɑrə/)

• Jahira
• Jahzara
• Jahlani