Zara

Zara has multiple etymological streams. In Arabic, it is a variant of Zahrah, meaning 'blooming flower' or 'shining radiance'. In Hebrew, it can be linked to Sarah, meaning 'princess'. The name entered the British royal family in 1981 via Princess Anne, who named her daughter Zara, giving the name an immediate association with modern nobility.

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Zara is a 'high-fashion' name, partially due to the global retail giant of the same name. It is perceived as sleek, international, and slightly exotic. It is particularly popular in the UK and Australia, where it is viewed as a punchy, two-syllable alternative to more traditional 'Z' names.

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