Zamora
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zamora
Zamora derives from the Arabic "Zahra" (زهراء), meaning "flower" or "blooming," with the diminutive suffix "-mora" added in Romance languages.
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Etymology
Zamora derives from the Arabic "Zahra" (زهراء), meaning "flower" or "blooming," with the diminutive suffix "-mora" added in Romance languages. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Iberia where it was influenced by Arabic during the period of Al-Andalus, and it also carries Christian usage through Catholic Spanish tradition.
Zamora currently ranks #1,610 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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