Zerah Name Meaning
The name Zerah comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Zerah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Zerah Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "dawning, shining" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of Judah and the twin of Perez in the Old Testament.
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