Zahora

Zahora Meaning & Origin

About Zahora
The surname Zahora is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in the region of Andalusia, Spain. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahra" meaning "desert" or "sandy place." The surname likely originated as a toponymic name, indicating that the original bearers lived near or in a desert-like area. Over time, the surname Zahora has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zahora is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zahora: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zahora based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SHR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA0 HH AO1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/zahora*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zahora in Braille

Here's how to represent Zahora in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zahora in braille

How to sign the name Zahora using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zahora using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zahora in sign language

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