Afra
Afra is a Muslim girl name meaning “White tinged with earth colour”.
| Meaning | White tinged with earth colour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عفراء |
| Pronunciation | af-RAA |
| Arabic root | ع ف ر (ʿ-f-r) — dust, earth colour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Afra
Afra (ʿAfrāʾ) describes a white colour tinged with the reddish tone of earth, used in classical Arabic of gazelles and sand. ʿAfrāʾ bint ʿUbayd was a woman of the Ansar whose sons Muʿādh and Muʿawwidh fought at Badr, and the brothers are often called by her name. The Persian name Afra is different and is not from this root.
Is Afra a Muslim name?
Yes. Afra (ʿAfrāʾ) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin borne by a woman of the Ansar, mother of two Companions who fought at Badr.
Where is the name Afra used?
Used in the Gulf, the Levant and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Afra
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Spellings and variants of Afra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afra mean?
Afra means 'White tinged with earth colour'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Afra a Muslim name?
Yes. Afra (ʿAfrāʾ) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin borne by a woman of the Ansar, mother of two Companions who fought at Badr.
How do you write Afra in Arabic?
Afra is written عفراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Afra?
Afra is pronounced af-RAA.