How to say it
a · DHA · ra
əˈdɑːr.ə
Feminine
Adhara
The maidens (a star)
What it means
Arabic, the name of a bright star in Canis Major, from al-ʿadhārā, 'the virgins' or 'maidens.'
Adhara is the name of the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, one of the many stars Western astronomy borrowed from Arabic, here from al-ʿadhārā, 'the maidens.' As a given name it has risen with the taste for celestial and astronomy names, reading exotic and luminous. It sits with the other sky names like Aurora and Luna. Said ah-DAR-ah.
How to spell Adhara
The standard spelling is Adhara. Common variants include Adara, Adhraa, Athara, but Adhara is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #370 in 2025, currently #370 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Pronunciation
ah-DAR-ah.
- Worth knowing
A celestial name: a bright star in Canis Major.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Adhara the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major
Spelling variants
- Adara
- Adhraa
- Athara
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Common questions
- What does the name Adhara mean?
- Arabic, the name of a bright star in Canis Major, from al-ʿadhārā, 'the virgins' or 'maidens.'
- What does Adhara mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Adhara means "The maidens (a star)." Adhara is the name of the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, one of the many stars Western astronomy borrowed from Arabic, here from al-ʿadhārā, 'the maidens.' As a given name it has risen with the taste for celestial and astronomy names, reading exotic and luminous. It sits with the other sky names like Aurora and Luna. Said ah-DAR-ah.
- How do you pronounce Adhara?
- Adhara is pronounced əˈdɑːr.ə. Say it as a-DHA-ra, with the stress on the "dha" syllable.
- How do you spell Adhara?
- The standard spelling is Adhara. Common spelling variants include Adara, Adhraa, Athara.
- Is Adhara a boy or girl name?
- Adhara is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Adhara?
- Adhara ranked #370 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.