Sedra
Sedra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Lote tree”.
| Meaning | Lote tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سدرة |
| Pronunciation | SID-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Turkey, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Sedra
Sedra, also written Sidra, is the Arabic word for the lote tree. Muslims connect it with Sidrat al-Muntahā, the lote tree at the farthest limit, which stands in the seventh heaven and was seen by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on the Night Journey. The spelling Sedra is common in the Levant and Turkey, whereas families in Pakistan prefer Sidra. It is a gentle nature name with a deeply spiritual association.
Is Sedra a Muslim name?
This lote-tree name has a clear Quranic link: 'at the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (sidrat al-muntahā)' (Quran 53:14).
How popular is Sedra?
Syrian, Jordanian and Turkish families tend to write it Sedra, while Pakistanis prefer Sidra.
Gifts with the name Sedra
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Spellings and variants of Sedra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sedra mean?
Sedra means 'Lote tree'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sedra a Muslim name?
This lote-tree name has a clear Quranic link: 'at the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (sidrat al-muntahā)' (Quran 53:14).
How do you pronounce Sedra?
Sedra is pronounced SID-rah.
Is Sedra a boy or girl name?
Sedra is usually a girl name.