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History of the origin of the name Zaire
The name Zaira has Arabic roots. This is a form of the male Old Persian name Zaire. The name has several interpretations.
One version says that the name Zaire comes from the Persian “زائ”رة”, and is translated as “guest”, “pilgrim”, “visiting holy places”. Another version relates the name Zaire to the Dagestan language, where it is translated as “bright”, “beautiful”.
The name Zaire is widespread in Muslim countries, Kazakhstan, Tatarstan, and wherever adherents of Islam live. It is also popular in European countries: France, Italy, Spain.
The popularization of this name in Europe was facilitated by the classic of French literature Voltaire, who wrote the tragedy “Zaire” in the 17th century. The main heroine of the drama, a young Frenchwoman, Zaira, is captured by the Sultan of Jerusalem Orosman. Love breaks out between them, but intrigues at the Sultan’s court and Zaira’s religious feelings become an insurmountable obstacle to the happiness of the lovers. Believing the slander, Orosman kills Zaira out of jealousy, and then, having learned the truth, he dies with a feeling of deep repentance.
The meaning and characteristics of the name Zaira
From early childhood, Zaira was endowed with a keen sense of justice. She always stands up for the weak and does not forget the insults inflicted on her. Zaira takes her studies very seriously. Even if she doesn’t like a subject, she will make every effort to master it.
Zaira is a very responsible person, she always finishes what she starts and is principled. I am ready to defend my point of view to the last, even if I am not entirely right. Zaira is sometimes vindictive, but mostly sociable and friendly. She loves to be the center of attention, but chooses her friends carefully. Zaira appreciates not only attention, but also advice from experienced people, and prefers to learn from the mistakes of others.
Zaira is very talented. She likes art: modeling, painting, sculpture, architecture. She easily achieves success in her chosen field, thanks to her innate perseverance, self-confidence, and concentration. The ability to adapt to the situation, establish and maintain relationships with the right people also helps her. At the same time, Zaira does not like to look far into the future, calculate, make plans, she prefers to live for today. Schedules, regulations, deadlines are not for her. She needs freedom of action, creative freedom, time to search.
Zaira carefully monitors her appearance and has no shortage of fans. But building a relationship with a man is not as easy for her as it seems at first glance. Despite her determination, Zaira is a kind and sensitive person. She looks for positive qualities in a partner even where they are not there. Therefore, he quickly becomes disappointed, experiences a breakup for a long time, and analyzes mistakes. Zaira gets married only out of great love. She is a caring and faithful wife who can sacrifice everything for the sake of her family. But the husband must not only correspond to her ideal of a real man, but also surround Zaira with care and love. Signs of attention, expensive gifts, travel, and regular appearances are important to her.
Zaira has excellent taste, which allows her to become a trendsetter in her circle. Thanks to constant self-care, she always looks great, so she can change outfits and styles according to her mood.
Name days:
May 14, September 17
Diminutive version
Zairochka, Zaironka, Zairchik
Abbreviated
Zai, Ra
According to the church
Zaire
Color
- the black
- olive
- lead
Planet
- Saturn
Element
- land
Stone talisman
magnetite, obsidian, onyx, chalcedony
Metal
lead
Plants
cypress, mandrake
Totem animal
camel, turtle