Yousra
Yousra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Ease, comfort, prosperity”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort, prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يسرى |
| Pronunciation | YOOS-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria |
Meaning and origin of Yousra
Yousra, as Yusra is spelled in Egypt and French-speaking lands, is a name meaning ease and comfort. It connects with the Quran's promise that ease comes after hardship. Egyptian and North African parents are particularly fond of it, and the Egyptian film star Yousra has made it famous. The ou in the spelling is the French way of writing the Arabic u sound. Yusra and Yosra are close variants.
Is Yousra a Muslim name?
Yousra is a spelling of Yusra, and the word appears in 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).
How popular is Yousra?
It is a favourite in Egypt and across Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.
Gifts with the name Yousra
- Yousra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Yousra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yousra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yousra mean?
Yousra means 'Ease, comfort, prosperity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yousra a Muslim name?
Yousra is a spelling of Yusra, and the word appears in 'We will ease him toward ease (al-yusrā)' (Quran 92:7).
How do you pronounce Yousra?
Yousra is pronounced YOOS-rah.
Is Yousra a boy or girl name?
Yousra is usually a girl name.