To shine, sparkle, or blossom
Derived from the Hebrew root meaning to shine or be radiant. It is also found in Arabic contexts where it refers to flowers or blossoming. The name conveys a sense of brightness and vitality.
Less common today
Zahar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,133 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional football player
Ukrainian chess grandmaster
