Zoraida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zoraida
Zoraida means "blooming flower" or "flourishing" and derives from the Arabic root word "zahr" (زهر), meaning flower or bloom.
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Etymology
Zoraida means "blooming flower" or "flourishing" and derives from the Arabic root word "zahr" (زهر), meaning flower or bloom. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities with Islamic heritage, particularly among Muslims and Sephardic Jews, with historical prominence in medieval Spain and North Africa.
Zoraida currently ranks #14,932 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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