US Popularity Rank: 20169

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Shining; Rising, dawning; Dawn

Zerah is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin. If you’re looking for a name to express your joy and happiness for baby, a name with the meaning “shining” may be the perfect fit. Besides sparkling and glistening around the globe, the name Zerah also means “dawn,” “rising,” and “dawning,” and was first discovered in the Hebrew Bible. Zerah, or Zarah, was the twin of Perez and the son of Tamar and Judah in the Old Testament. Though the name Zerah is significant in many religions and cultures, baby Zerah can shimmer and shine in any society.