Unisex name
Zuhur name meaning
“emergence; becoming visible”
Zuhur means “emergence” or “becoming visible.” It comes from Arabic ẓuhūr and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The sun appearing above the horizon provides a concrete image of its meaning. The Turkish expression zuhur etmek, meaning to appear or emerge, preserves the same sense.
What does Zuhur mean?
Emergence; becoming visible
In Turkish: belirme, ortaya çıkış; görünür olma
Zuhur describes something becoming apparent after being hidden or unseen. Older literary and mystical writing may use it in discussions of appearance or manifestation. A separate Arabic word meaning flowers can look similar in Latin transcription, so the original Arabic spelling matters when establishing the meaning of a particular name.
Origin of the name Zuhur
Turkish zuhur comes from Arabic ẓuhūr (ظهور), emergence or manifestation. Arabic zuhūr (زهور), flowers, is a separate word with a different initial consonant.
How to pronounce Zuhur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zuhuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ظهور |
Is Zuhur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zuhur is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Zuhur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Zuhur
What is the meaning of Zuhur?
Zuhur means “emergence; becoming visible”. Turkish zuhur comes from Arabic ẓuhūr (ظهور), emergence or manifestation. Arabic zuhūr (زهور), flowers, is a separate word with a different initial consonant.
Is Zuhur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zuhur is used for both boys and girls.
Is Zuhur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zuhur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zuhur?
Zuhur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zuhur have?
Zuhur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zuhur?
Zuhur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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