Maisara
Maisara is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Ease, comfort and prosperity”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort and prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميسرة |
| Pronunciation | MAY-sah-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Maisara
Maisara, or Maysara, names a condition of relief and comfort, the reverse of difficulty, from the root y-s-r. In early Islamic history it belonged to a man: Maysara worked for Khadija and travelled with the young Muhammad ﷺ when her caravan went to Syria to trade. On his return he told her how honest the Prophet ﷺ had been. In some countries girls now receive the name as well.
Is Maisara a Muslim name?
Behind Maisara stands a Quranic word, and the name also brings to mind Maysara, who served Khadija before the Prophet's mission began. The word appears in the Quran: 'And if the debtor is in hardship, then let there be postponement until a time of ease (maysara)' (Quran 2:280).
How popular is Maisara?
Known as a man's name in the Arab world and as a girl's name in Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Maisara
Names similar to Maisara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maisara mean?
Maisara means 'Ease, comfort and prosperity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maisara a Muslim name?
Behind Maisara stands a Quranic word, and the name also brings to mind Maysara, who served Khadija before the Prophet's mission began. The word appears in the Quran: 'And if the debtor is in hardship, then let there be postponement until a time of ease (maysara)' (Quran 2:280).
How do you pronounce Maisara?
Maisara is pronounced MAY-sah-rah.
Is Maisara a boy or girl name?
Maisara is used for both boys and girls.