The surname Zahra is derived from "zahar": orange blossoms.
In fact, the emblem I've ever seen (if it's correct) depicts an orange tree
against a blue background.
Fr Antonio Zahra - (16th century) Patri Dumnikan Isqof ta'Vico, qrin Napli.
Fr Bonaventura Zahra - (1860-1911) Patri Frangiskan tal-Minuri Konventwali.
Francesco Zahra - (was an important Maltese Artist , born in Senglea in 1680.
He was a student of the artist Giannicola Buhagiar. Zahra excelled in
sacred art and his major works include "The Guardian Angle (at Lija), "The
Last Supper" and "St Helen" at B'Kara, an "apside" at Zejtun, an other
works at Zebbug. Zahra style was influenced from the Neapolitan school.
Francesco Zahra died at the age of 85 in 1765,works on display in St Pauls Collegiate Church - An Altarpiece of the Eucharist.)
Fra. Frangisku Zahra - (1878-. Fl-Ordni Frangiskan.
Gio Batta Zahra - (c 17th century) Kaptan ta Civitavecchia.
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