Fatima az-Zahra
فاطمة الزهراء
A compound name combining Fatima and Zahra ("the radiant, the luminous"): a formal honorific title for Fatima, daughter of Muhammad.
Meaning and origin
A compound name used in formal and ceremonial contexts to honour Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
How to pronounce Fatima az-Zahra
| Arabic | FAH-tih-mah az ZAH-rah /ˈfɑːtɪma əz ˈzɑːħraː/ |
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