Sobira
Sobira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Patient, steadfast woman”.
| Meaning | Patient, steadfast woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Ṣābira |
| Arabic spelling | صابرة |
| Pronunciation | SOH-bee-rah |
| Arabic root | ص ب ر (ṣ-b-r) — to be patient |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sobira
Sobira is the Central Asian form of Ṣābira, the feminine of Ṣābir, 'patient'. Uzbek and Tajik turn the Arabic long ā into o, so Ṣābira becomes Sobira. Patience in hardship is a recurring virtue in the Quran, and names from this root are given in the hope that the child will be steadfast.
Is Sobira a Muslim name?
Yes. Sobira is the Uzbek and Tajik form of Sabira, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'patient'.
Is Sobira in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, God is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).
Where is the name Sobira used?
Used in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Gifts with the name Sobira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sobira mean?
Sobira means 'Patient, steadfast woman'. It comes from Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Ṣābira.
Is Sobira a Muslim name?
Yes. Sobira is the Uzbek and Tajik form of Sabira, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'patient'.
How do you write Sobira in Arabic?
Sobira is written صابرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sobira?
Sobira is pronounced SOH-bee-rah.
Is Sobira mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, God is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).