Khizra
Khizra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Green, verdant, flourishing”.
| Meaning | Green, verdant, flourishing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Arabic spelling | خضرا |
| Pronunciation | KHIZ-rah |
| Arabic root | خ ض ر (kh-ḍ-r) — to be green |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khizra
Khizra is the Urdu pronunciation of the Arabic khaḍrāʾ, 'green', with ḍ sounding as z, the same shift that turns Khidr into Khizar. Green is linked in Islamic tradition with Paradise and life, and the green dome over the Prophet's ﷺ mosque in Madinah is called al-Qubba al-Khaḍrāʾ, which many Pakistani families have in mind when choosing this name.
Is Khizra a Muslim name?
Yes. Khizra is an Urdu form of the Arabic word for 'green', used as a Muslim girl's name in Pakistan and India.
Is Khizra in the Quran?
Green is the colour of Paradise in the Quran: 'they will wear green garments of fine silk and brocade' (Quran 18:31).
Where is the name Khizra used?
Used mainly in Pakistan; Arab families use the form Khadra.
Gifts with the name Khizra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khizra mean?
Khizra means 'Green, verdant, flourishing'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu usage.
Is Khizra a Muslim name?
Yes. Khizra is an Urdu form of the Arabic word for 'green', used as a Muslim girl's name in Pakistan and India.
How do you write Khizra in Arabic?
Khizra is written خضرا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khizra?
Khizra is pronounced KHIZ-rah.
Is Khizra mentioned in the Quran?
Green is the colour of Paradise in the Quran: 'they will wear green garments of fine silk and brocade' (Quran 18:31).