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Zara (given Name)
Zara is a feminine given name and a surname. It is a spelling variant of the Arabic female name Zahra. It is also the English form of the name Zaïre, the central character of Voltaire's 1732 play '' Zaïre (The Tragedy of Zara)'' Its popularity may be influenced by the naming of Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips in 1981, and the Spanish fashion store Zara. Another derivation, unrelated to the above, is the Bulgarian name Zara (Зара) which is a diminutive of Zaharina or Zaharinka. Notable people with this name Given name *Zara Noor Abbas (a.k.a. Zara Noor Siddiqui; born 1990), Pakistani actress *Zara Abid (1992–2020), Pakistani model *Zara Aronson (1864–1944), Sydney-based journalist * Zara Backman (1875–1949), Swedish actress *Dame Zara Bate (1909–1989), Australian fashion designer, wife of Harold Holt *Zara Cully (1892–1978), American actress *Zara Salim Davidson (born 1973), Malaysian royal *Zara Davis (born 1966), English windsurfer * Zara Dawson (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Dolukhanova
Zara Aleksandrovna Dolukhanova ( hy, Զարուհի Դոլուխանյան, russian: Зара Александровна Долуханова; 15 March 1918 – 4 December 2007) was a Soviet Armenian mezzo-soprano who achieved fame performing on many lauded radio broadcasts of operas and works from the concert repertoire during the 1940s through the 1960s. Although considered one of Soviet-era Russia's most accomplished opera singers, Dolukhanova made only a relatively small number of appearances on the actual opera stage and her fame rests primarily in her extensive work for radio and performances on the concert stage. Dolukhanova's voice was a rare coloratura-mezzo, of unique clarity and unusually wide range. Considered one of the great singers of the Soviet era, Dolukhanova was notable for her championing of the operas of Gioachino Rossini, drawing particular acclaim for her Isabella in ''L'italiana in Algeri'' and Angelina in ''La Cenerentola''. She also performed a wide rang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Mohammed
Zara Mohammed (born c.1991) is a Scottish faith leader currently serving as Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain since 2021. She is the first woman to lead the organisation in its history. Biography Mohammed's grandparents immigrated to Britain from Multan, Pakistan. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and studied at the University of Strathclyde where she graduated with an LLB in Human Rights Law. In 2016, she became the first woman to lead the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS). Mohammed previously served as the Assistant Secretary General for the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), and was elected Secretary General of the organisation in 2021 after receiving the majority of affiliate votes over her competitor, Ajmal Masroor. This was the first time a woman had held the position; Mohammed was additionally the youngest, as well as the first Scottish, person to serve in the role. On 19 February 2021, Mohammed met with the Paymaster General Penny Mord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Mints
Zara Grigoryevna Mints (russian: Зара Григорьевна Минц; July 24, 1927 – October 25, 1990) was a Slavic literary scientist active in the University of Tartu. She was the wife of Juri Lotman. Mints was born in Pskov, but the family soon moved to Leningrad. Her mother Frida Abramovna Sinderikhina (1889?–1939) was a stomatologist, father Girsh Yefremovich Mints was an administrator of Volgograd Sanitary Inspection facility. She went to high school 1935–1941 in Leningrad, was evacuated to Yaroslavl Oblast and later to Chelyabinsk during World War II. She entered Leningrad University in 1944. Already during her student years, she began to specialize in Aleksandr Blok's works. Although she graduated ''cum laude'', she couldn't start the postgraduate studies due to the anti-semitic campaign of the late 1940s and the beginning of the 1950s. Initially working as a Russian teacher, she went to Tartu with her husband (they had married in 1951), where she could sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara McFarlane
Zara McFarlane is a British jazz/soul singer and songwriter, based in East London. In October 2014, McFarlane was awarded the title of "Best Jazz Act" at the MOBO Awards. She has had four albums released by Brownswood Recordings. Early life Zara McFarlane was born in London in 1983 and grew up on the borders of east London and Essex. She was born to parents of Jamaican heritage, which has had a big influence on her musical tastes. She studied musical theatre at the BRIT School, then went on to the London College of Music to study Popular Music Performance and completed a master's degree in jazz studies (vocals) at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. McFarlane came up through Tomorrow's Warriors, where she met many of the musicians she performs and collaborates with today. Later life and career McFarlane's debut album, ''Until Tomorrow'', was released by Brownswood Recordings in 2011. Her second album, ''If You Knew Her'', was released in 2014, also by Brownswood. She accompa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara McDermott
Zara Nicole McDermott (born 14 December 1996) is an English media personality. After working for the Department for Education as a policy advisor, she became a contestant on the fourth series of '' Love Island'' (2018) and subsequently appeared on '' The X Factor: Celebrity'' (2019) and ''Made in Chelsea'' (2019–2020). McDermott has since gone on to present her own BBC documentaries, including: ''Revenge Porn,'' (2021) ''Uncovering Rape Culture'' (2021) and ''Disordered Eating'' (2022) based on her own experiences, as well as ''Gaia: A Death on Dancing Ledge'' (2023). In 2022, she began presenting the dating series ''Love in the Flesh'' on BBC Three and in 2023, she is set to appear as a contestant on the twenty-first series of ''Strictly Come Dancing''. In 2024, she will present a documentary series titled ''Inside Ibiza''. Early and personal life McDermott was born on 14 December 1996 in the London Borough of Havering, England to Alan and Karen McDermott. In 2009, McDermo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Long
Zara Long (born 6 November 1970) is a retired British swimmer. Swimming career Long competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics. She represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. Four years later she represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. She also won the 1987 ASA National British Championships in the 100 metres freestyle The 100 metre freestyle is often considered to be the highlight (Blue Ribbon event) of the sport of swimming, like 100 metres in the sport of Athletics. The first swimmer to break the one-minute barrier (long course) was Johnny Weissmuller, in 1 ... and was five times 200 metres medley champion in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990 and 1991 and twice 400 metres medley champion in 1990 and 1991. References External links * {{DEFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Levina
Zara Aleksandrovna Levina (russian: Зара Александровна Левина; born February 5 ( O.S. January 25), 1906, in Simferopol, Russian Empire – June 27, 1976, in Moscow) was a Soviet pianist and composer. She was from a Jewish family. Zara Levina studied piano in the Odessa Conservatory, which she passed with a gold medal. She graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in 1932, where she had studied piano and composition. In her early age, Zara Levina admired the composers Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Beethoven and Schumann. She mainly wrote choral works (mostly romances, then children's songs) and, besides, also other vocal music, as well as two piano concertos and solo piano works. The inspiration of those five composers is evident throughout her works. Both of her piano concertos have been recorded, as has her 1928 first violin sonata (by David Oistrakh). She was married to the composer Nikolai Chemberdzhi (1903–1948). Her grandson is the pianist Alexand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Leghissa
Zara Viktoria Leghissa (born 1970) is a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party, she has represented Norrbotten County since September 2022. Leghissa worked as a nursing assistant in a nursing home. She was a member of the board of the Northern Sweden branch of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO). She is a member of the municipal council A municipal council is the legislative body of a municipality or local government area. Depending on the location and classification of the municipality it may be known as a city council, town council, town board, community council, rural counci ... in Boden Municipality. References 1970 births Living people Members of the Riksdag 2022–2026 Members of the Riksdag from the Social Democrats People from Boden Municipality Women members of the Riksdag 21st-century Swedish women politicians {{Sweden-SocialDemocratic-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Larsson
Zara Maria Larsson (, ; born 16 December 1997) is a Swedish pop singer. In 2008, at the age of 10, she won the second season of the talent show '' Talang'', the Swedish version of the ''Got Talent'' format. Since then she has received recognition with singles including " Lush Life" (2015), " Never Forget You" (2015), "Girls Like" (2016) featuring Tinie Tempah and "Ain't My Fault" (2016). She later featured on Clean Bandit's single, "Symphony" (2017), topping the charts in the UK and Sweden. Her third studio album in 2021 was preceded by the international hit "Ruin My Life" (2018). Earlier in 2012, Larsson had signed with the record label TEN Music Group and subsequently released her debut extended play ''Introducing'' in January 2013. The EP was supported by Larsson's first original single, " Uncover", which topped the music charts in Scandinavia and was certified 6x platinum in Sweden. Following her early success in Scandinavia and the release of her debut album, '' 1'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Kay
Zara Kay (born 1992) is an ex-Muslim atheist, secular activist and women's rights activist, based in London. She is the founder of Faithless Hijabi, an international non-profit organisation that seeks to support the rights of Muslim-raised women, especially those who are in the process of leaving or have left Islam. Biography Kay was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 1992, and raised as a Khoja Twelver Shia Muslim. The languages of English, Gujarati, Swahili, and Kutchi were spoken at home, but not Arabic. Her mother was Kenyan and her father was Tanzanian. Her parents were conservative Muslims and she had four sisters and one brother. She began wearing the hijab from the age of eight, because she "wanted to be more pure, I wanted God to love me more." In hindsight, she said "that's not a choice. That is coercion." Aged fourteen, Kay began to question her religion, wanting to know why she couldn't be friends with non-Muslims, listen to music, loosen her hijab or not want t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess Of Gowrie
Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie ( Zara Eileen Pollok; 20 January 1879 – 19 July 1965) was the Anglo-Irish wife of the 1st Earl of Gowrie, Governor of South Australia 1928–34, Governor of New South Wales 1935–36 and the longest serving Governor-General of Australia 1936–44. She was renowned for her work in promoting the welfare of children in Australia, and the Lady Gowrie Child Centres were named in her honour. Biography Zara Eileen Pollok was born near Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland in 1879, the daughter of John Pollok, DL, and his wife the Honourable Florence Madeline, née Bingham, daughter of the 4th Baron Clanmorris. She studied music in Vienna when she was young. On 1 June 1908 at St George's, Hanover Square, she married Alexander Hore-Ruthven, over the objections of her family, who considered him "the impecunious son of an impoverished family, with indifferent prospects". The following month they came to Australia, where he took up the post of milita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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