Yusra
Yusra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ease, comfort, prosperity”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort, prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | يسرى |
| Pronunciation | YOOS-rah |
| Arabic root | ي س ر (y-s-r) — to be easy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yusra
Yusrā means ease and comfort and is closely linked to the Quran's reassurance that hardship is followed by ease. It is a popular girl's name across the Muslim world. A well-known modern bearer is Yusra Mardini, the Syrian swimmer who helped push a refugee boat to safety and later competed at the Olympics.
Is Yusra a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, closely tied to the Quranic theme of ease after hardship.
Is Yusra in the Quran?
The related word yusr appears in 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:6), and yusrā itself in Quran 92:7.
Where is the name Yusra used?
Popular across the Arab world, South Asia and Muslim communities in the West.
Gifts with the name Yusra
- Yusra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yusra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusra mean?
Yusra means 'Ease, comfort, prosperity'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Yusra a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, closely tied to the Quranic theme of ease after hardship.
How do you write Yusra in Arabic?
Yusra is written يسرى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yusra?
Yusra is pronounced YOOS-rah.
Is Yusra mentioned in the Quran?
The related word yusr appears in 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:6), and yusrā itself in Quran 92:7.