Zara
/ˈzɑː.rə/noun
Zara is a feminine given name and a Spanish fashion-brand name.
Did you know?The Zara clothing brand was originally intended to be called “Zorba,” after the film Zorba the Greek, but the name was changed after the founders discovered that it was already registered.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Arabic
Arabic
zahr / zahra
“Flower; brightness or radiance—roots associated with the name Zara in Arabic naming traditions”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
al-Zuhrah
“The planet Venus, traditionally associated with brightness and beauty”
20th Century
English
Zara
“Established as a feminine given name in English-speaking usage, with several possible cultural origins”
1975
Spanish
Zara
“Fashion-store name adopted in A Coruña, Spain, after the intended name “Zorba” could not be used”
Modern English
English
Zara
“A personal name and internationally recognized fashion-brand name”