Insyirah
Insyirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Expansion of the heart, relief, joy”.
| Meaning | Expansion of the heart, relief, joy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Arabic spelling | انشراح |
| Pronunciation | in-shee-RAH |
| Arabic root | ش ر ح (sh-r-ḥ) — to open, to expand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Insyirah
Insyirah is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of the Arabic inshirāḥ, 'expansion' or 'opening of the heart', meaning relief, contentment and joy. In Malay spelling 'sy' stands for the 'sh' sound. The name is linked to Surat al-Sharḥ (also called al-Inshirāḥ), which promises that 'with hardship comes ease'.
Is Insyirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Insyirah is the Malay spelling of Inshirah, a Muslim girl's name linked to Surat al-Inshirah in the Quran.
Is Insyirah in the Quran?
It recalls 'Did We not expand for you your breast?' (Quran 94:1).
Where is the name Insyirah used?
Popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Insyirah mean?
Insyirah means 'Expansion of the heart, relief, joy'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Insyirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Insyirah is the Malay spelling of Inshirah, a Muslim girl's name linked to Surat al-Inshirah in the Quran.
How do you write Insyirah in Arabic?
Insyirah is written انشراح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Insyirah?
Insyirah is pronounced in-shee-RAH.
Is Insyirah mentioned in the Quran?
It recalls 'Did We not expand for you your breast?' (Quran 94:1).