Zunera
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zunera: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.
Zunera is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root "z-y-n" meaning "to adorn" or "to be beautiful," so it carries the lovely meaning of "adorned" or "radiant." In South Asian and Muslim communities, it is a cherished feminine given name, and it appears in Scottish naming records as part of the country's multicultural heritage. A notable bearer is Zunera Ishaq, a prominent Canadian immigration consultant who made headlines in 2014 for challenging the federal government's ban on wearing a niqab during the citizenship oath, which she eventually won. The name shares its etymological root with the Arabic word "zain," meaning "beauty" or "grace." A common variant is Zuneira, and the name’s association with light and decoration gives it an uplifting, elegant feel.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19913 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #6343 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y