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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

Zerah

OriginHebrew
Meaning"to arise; dawn"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Zerah as a girl's name
NB Rank#6007

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Zerah is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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