درّة
Dorra
Dorra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | درّة |
| Pronunciation | DOR-rah |
| Arabic root | د ر ر (d-r-r) — pearl; to flow abundantly |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dorra
Dorra is a North African and Levantine spelling of Durra, the Arabic word for a single large pearl. Durra bint Abī Lahab was a woman of Makkah who embraced Islam and narrated hadith, according to biographical works. The name is particularly popular in Tunisia.
Is Dorra a Muslim name?
Yes. Dorra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pearl.
Where is the name Dorra used?
Especially common in Tunisia, also used in Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Dorra
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Spellings and variants of Dorra
More girl names like Dorra
Aadila — Just, fair-mindedAala — Blessings, favours of GodAamaal — Hopes, aspirationsAbeer — Fragrance, perfumeAbir — Fragrance, scent of flowersAdiba — Cultured, refined, well-manneredAdila — Just, fair, upright womanAfaf — Chastity, modesty, virtueAfifa — Chaste, pure, virtuousAfnan — Branches of treesAfra — White tinged with earth colourAfraa — White with an earthy tintAhd — Pledge, promise, covenantAhlaam — DreamsAhlam — Dreams, visionsAicha — Living, alive; she who lives wellAida — Returning; visitorAlia — High, exalted, sublime
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dorra mean?
Dorra means 'Pearl'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Dorra a Muslim name?
Yes. Dorra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pearl.
How do you write Dorra in Arabic?
Dorra is written درّة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dorra?
Dorra is pronounced DOR-rah.