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Zaira
Flourishing, radiant
Origin
Arabic
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Zaira
Zaira is of Arabic origin, probably from zāhira, 'flourishing, radiant, luminous', or from a term tied to the idea of visiting and beauty. The name was made famous in Europe by Voltaire's tragedy Zaïre and Bellini's opera Zaira, which gave it a romantic, exotic aura. In Italy it is rare but alluring, chosen for its soft, oriental sound; it is also known in Spanish-speaking areas. The French variant Zaïre recalls its literary origin.
Variants around the world
How Zaira sounds in other languages.
Zaïre
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