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Origin: Aramaic

Meaning: Desert; Bright, brilliant; Beauty, beautiful; Flower; Moon god; Morning star

Sahra is a girl’s name of Arabic and Aramaic origin. As an Arabic name, it derives from the word zahra, which means “bright,” “brilliant,” and “beautiful.” It may also be related to the Arabic words zahrah, meaning “blossom” or “beauty,” and sahra, meaning “desert.” The name of the Sahara Desert also derives from sahra. Sahra might also come from Shahar, the name of the moon god and morning star in the ancient Aramaic and Ugaritic religions. With so many beautiful meanings attached to it, this lovely name is an excellent choice for your little desert flower.