Zahara Jolie-Pitt
Daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, international adoption advocate
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was adopted by Angelina Jolie in January 2005 when she was six months old. She later became part of the blended family when her mother married Brad Pitt in 2014. Growing up as the daughter of two A-list actors, Zahara has been involved in various humanitarian and charitable causes alongside her parents, particularly regarding African issues and adoption advocacy. The name Zahara, meaning 'flowering' or 'blooming' in Arabic, gained increased prominence in Western culture partly due to her adoption and media coverage. She has attended prestigious schools and public events with her family, including film premieres and charity galas. As a member of the Jolie-Pitt family, she has been involved in philanthropic work and has accompanied her parents to international humanitarian missions, particularly in Africa. Her adoption story has contributed to broader conversations about international adoption and child welfare.
Notable Person
Ethiopian
2005
Thinking about the name
Zahara
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name meaning 'blooming flower,' 'radiant,' or 'shining,' Zahara has been popularized in English-speaking contexts partly through celebrity use. The name combines botanical beauty with luminosity, evoking both natural growth and radiant warmth. It's accessible and lyrical while maintaining strong cultural roots.”