عاشور

Ashour

boyArabic

Ashour is a Muslim boy name meaning “Born on Ashura, the tenth of Muharram”.

MeaningBorn on Ashura, the tenth of Muharram
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعاشور
Pronunciationaa-SHOOR
Arabic rootع ش ر (ʿ-sh-r) — ten
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ashour

Ashour (ʿĀshūr) is linked to Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, a day of fasting in Sunni practice and of mourning for Imam Husayn among Shia Muslims. Boys born on or near that day were often named Ashour. It is especially used in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, and is also a common family name there.

Is Ashour a Muslim name?

Yes. Ashour is a Muslim name connected to the day of Ashura in the Islamic calendar.

Where is the name Ashour used?

Found in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria, both as a first name and a surname.

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Spellings and variants of Ashour

AshurAchourAshoor

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ashour mean?

Ashour means 'Born on Ashura, the tenth of Muharram'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ashour a Muslim name?

Yes. Ashour is a Muslim name connected to the day of Ashura in the Islamic calendar.

How do you write Ashour in Arabic?

Ashour is written عاشور in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ashour?

Ashour is pronounced aa-SHOOR.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.