Yasirah
Yasirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Easy-going, bringing ease, prosperous”.
| Meaning | Easy-going, bringing ease, prosperous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ياسرة |
| Pronunciation | YAA-see-rah |
| Arabic root | ي س ر (y-s-r) — to be easy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yasirah
Yasirah is the feminine of Yāsir, from the root y-s-r, which carries the idea of ease, gentleness and comfort. The name suggests a girl who makes life easy for others and is lenient in her dealings. The masculine Yasir was the name of Yasir ibn ʿAmir, an early Muslim and father of ʿAmmar, who with his wife Sumayya was among the first martyrs of Islam.
Is Yasirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasirah is an Arabic Muslim name, the feminine of Yasir, meaning one who brings ease.
Is Yasirah in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).
Where is the name Yasirah used?
Less common than Yasir; used in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Yasirah
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Spellings and variants of Yasirah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasirah mean?
Yasirah means 'Easy-going, bringing ease, prosperous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Yasirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasirah is an Arabic Muslim name, the feminine of Yasir, meaning one who brings ease.
How do you write Yasirah in Arabic?
Yasirah is written ياسرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yasirah?
Yasirah is pronounced YAA-see-rah.
Is Yasirah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).