Yosra
Yosra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ease, comfort, prosperity”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort, prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian/Tunisian spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يسرى |
| Pronunciation | YOS-rah |
| Arabic root | ي س ر (y-s-r) — to be easy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yosra
Yosra is the Egyptian and Tunisian spelling of Yusrā, reflecting colloquial pronunciation where the short u sounds close to o. The name means ease and relief, the opposite of hardship. The Egyptian actress Yousra helped popularise the name, and the spelling Yosra is especially common in Tunisia and Egypt.
Is Yosra a Muslim name?
Yes. Yosra is a form of the Quranic name Yusra, meaning ease, and is a common Muslim name.
Is Yosra in the Quran?
Its source word appears in the Quran: 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).
Where is the name Yosra used?
Very common in Tunisia and Egypt.
Gifts with the name Yosra
- Yosra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Yosra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yosra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yosra mean?
Yosra means 'Ease, comfort, prosperity'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian/Tunisian spelling.
Is Yosra a Muslim name?
Yes. Yosra is a form of the Quranic name Yusra, meaning ease, and is a common Muslim name.
How do you write Yosra in Arabic?
Yosra is written يسرى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yosra?
Yosra is pronounced YOS-rah.
Is Yosra mentioned in the Quran?
Its source word appears in the Quran: 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).