Inshirah
Inshirah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “An open, relieved heart; joy”.
| Meaning | An open, relieved heart; joy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | انشراح |
| Pronunciation | in-shi-RAAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Inshirah
Arabic speaks of a heart that opens wide as a picture of relief and contentment, and inshirah is the word for that widening. Its root means to open, to expand and to explain. Surah 94, which reassures the Prophet ﷺ that ease comes alongside difficulty, is popularly known by this very word, or as al-Sharh. Daughters in Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and South Asia receive it.
Is Inshirah a Muslim name?
Inshirah links a child to a well-loved surah of comfort and hope. The chapter begins: 'Did We not expand (nashraḥ) for you your breast?' (Quran 94:1).
How popular is Inshirah?
Daughters in Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and Pakistan receive it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Inshirah mean?
Inshirah means 'An open, relieved heart; joy'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Inshirah a Muslim name?
Inshirah links a child to a well-loved surah of comfort and hope. The chapter begins: 'Did We not expand (nashraḥ) for you your breast?' (Quran 94:1).
How do you pronounce Inshirah?
Inshirah is pronounced in-shi-RAAH.
Is Inshirah a boy or girl name?
Inshirah is usually a girl name.