Desert or flower; also bright and shining
In Arabic, Sahra refers to the desert or a vast wilderness. It is also interpreted in some contexts as a variant of Zahra, meaning 'shining' or 'flower.' The name carries a sense of natural beauty and expansive light.
Less common today
Sahra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,164 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Norwegian model and television personality
Prominent German politician and author
