Is Zaha an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Zaha, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Zaha mean in Arabic?
Zaha means radiance, splendour.
It originates from the Arabic root word ز-هـ-ا (Z-H-A).
The name Zaha has been popularised thanks to the British-Iraqi architect, Zaha Hadid. She was the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker award in 2004, and the British Stirling award in 2010 and 2011. She was awarded the status of a Dame by Queen Elizabeth in 2012.
Zaha is a female name.
How to write Zaha in Arabic:
Zaha is written as زَهاء
How to pronounce Zaha:
Zaha is pronounced Zah-haa.
Spelling variations of Zaha
Zahaa
