Sedra
Sedra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lote tree”.
| Meaning | Lote tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سدرة |
| Pronunciation | SID-rah |
| Arabic root | س د ر (s-d-r) — the lote tree |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sedra
Sedra, also spelled Sidra, is the Arabic sidra, the lote tree. In Islam it is associated with Sidrat al-Muntahā, the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary in the seventh heaven, which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saw on the Night Journey. The Sedra spelling is common in the Levant and Turkey, while Sidra is preferred in Pakistan.
Is Sedra a Muslim name?
Yes. Sedra is a Muslim name meaning lote tree, a tree mentioned in the Quran.
Is Sedra in the Quran?
The lote tree is mentioned in the Quran: 'at the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (sidrat al-muntahā)' (Quran 53:14).
Where is the name Sedra used?
Popular in Syria, Jordan and Turkey as Sedra, and in Pakistan as Sidra.
Gifts with the name Sedra
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Spellings and variants of Sedra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sedra mean?
Sedra means 'Lote tree'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sedra a Muslim name?
Yes. Sedra is a Muslim name meaning lote tree, a tree mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Sedra in Arabic?
Sedra is written سدرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sedra?
Sedra is pronounced SID-rah.
Is Sedra mentioned in the Quran?
The lote tree is mentioned in the Quran: 'at the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (sidrat al-muntahā)' (Quran 53:14).