Girl name
Zühre name meaning
“the planet Venus; a bright celestial object”
Zühre means the planet Venus or a bright celestial object. It comes from Arabic Zuhra, the name for Venus, associated with brightness and shining. In Türkiye, it is a girl’s name. The traditional tale Tahir and Zühre gives it a distinct literary association alongside its celestial imagery.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zühre mean?
The planet Venus; a bright celestial object
In Turkish: Venüs gezegeni; parlak gök cismi
Zühre is a traditional name for Venus, known for its striking brightness in the sky. Turkish Çoban Yıldızı also denotes this planet, despite literally calling it a star. The folk romance Tahir ile Zühre provides one of the name's clearest associations in Turkish narrative tradition.
How popular is Zühre?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Zühre in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zühre
Zühre derives from Arabic Zuhra, the name of the planet Venus. The Arabic word belongs to a root associated with brightness and radiance.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Zühre in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Z · Zü |
Double names with Zühre
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zühre Oya
Meaning of each name
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
- Oya: delicate handmade lace edging
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Müge Zühre
Meaning of each name
- Müge: Fragrant white flowers of Convallaria majalis
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
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Zühre Hayriye
Meaning of each name
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
- Hayriye: connected with goodness, beneficial
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Liya Zühre
Meaning of each name
- Liya: Weary, tired
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
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Zühre Rahaf
Meaning of each name
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
- Rahaf: delicacy, fineness, softness
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Jülide Zühre
Meaning of each name
- Jülide: dishevelled, tousled; with tangled hair
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
How to pronounce Zühre
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zyhɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زهره |
| Arabic | زهرة |
Is Zühre a girl’s name?
Yes, Zühre is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zühre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zühre
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Zühre
- Zühre Aslı Aktan
- Zühre Gökgöl
- Zühre Kaya
FAQ about the name Zühre
What is the meaning of Zühre?
Zühre means “the planet Venus; a bright celestial object”. Zühre derives from Arabic Zuhra, the name of the planet Venus. The Arabic word belongs to a root associated with brightness and radiance.
Is Zühre a girl’s name?
Yes, Zühre is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zühre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zühre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zühre?
Zühre is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zühre have?
Zühre has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zühre?
Zühre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zühre?
Some ideas: Zühre Oya; Müge Zühre; Zühre Hayriye.
Famous people named Zühre?
Notable people named Zühre include Zühre Aslı Aktan, Zühre Gökgöl, Zühre Kaya.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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