Afra
Afra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “White tinged with earth colour”.
| Meaning | White tinged with earth colour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عفراء |
| Pronunciation | af-RAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Afra
The root a-f-r is linked to dust and the colour of earth, and Afra describes a white with a reddish, earthy tint, a shade classical Arabic used for gazelles and sand. Afra bint Ubayd belonged to the Ansar of Madinah, and her two sons, Muadh and Muawwidh, fought at Badr and are often called by her name. There is also a Persian name Afra, but it comes from a different source.
Is Afra a Muslim name?
For Muslims it recalls a woman of the Ansar whose two sons, both Companions, fought at Badr.
How popular is Afra?
Families in Pakistan, the Levant and the Gulf give it.
Gifts with the name Afra
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Spellings and variants of Afra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afra mean?
Afra means 'White tinged with earth colour'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Afra a Muslim name?
For Muslims it recalls a woman of the Ansar whose two sons, both Companions, fought at Badr.
How do you pronounce Afra?
Afra is pronounced af-RAA.
Is Afra a boy or girl name?
Afra is usually a girl name.