Yusra
Yusra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Ease, comfort and prosperity”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort and prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يسرى |
| Pronunciation | YOOS-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Yusra
Yusra comes from the Arabic root y-s-r, which means to be easy, and it carries the sense of ease, comfort and prosperity. The name echoes a well-loved promise in the Quran that relief follows every hardship, which helps explain its wide appeal. Girls are given it across the Muslim world. One celebrated bearer is the Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini, who helped bring a boat of refugees to safety and later swam at the Olympic Games.
Is Yusra a Muslim name?
Yusra is closely tied to the Quranic theme of relief after difficulty. The related word yusr appears in 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:6), and yusrā itself in Quran 92:7.
How popular is Yusra?
Families in the Arab world, South Asia and Western Muslim communities all favour it.
Gifts with the name Yusra
- Yusra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Yusra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yusra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusra mean?
Yusra means 'Ease, comfort and prosperity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yusra a Muslim name?
Yusra is closely tied to the Quranic theme of relief after difficulty. The related word yusr appears in 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:6), and yusrā itself in Quran 92:7.
How do you pronounce Yusra?
Yusra is pronounced YOOS-rah.
Is Yusra a boy or girl name?
Yusra is usually a girl name.