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Afra: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“of a reddish-white colour, like dust”

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عفراء

عَفْرَاء

Afra (عفراء, Arabic عَفْرَاء) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “of a reddish-white colour, like dust”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ف ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ف ر.

Afra at a glance

Meaning: of a reddish-white colour, like dust
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: af-raa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Afra

In English: of a reddish-white colour, like dust
اردو میں معنی: خاکی سفید رنگ والی

Origin and history of Afra

Lane gives ʿafrāʾ as of the colour of the ground's surface, white tinged with red; a classical name of the Ansar.

Rootع ف ر

How to say and write Afra

Say it: af-raa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Afra
Urdu: عفراء
Original script: عَفْرَاء
Other spellings: Afraa
Known bearer: Afra bint Ubayd, mother of Mu'adh and Mu'awwidh who fought at Badr
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Afra

What does the name Afra mean?

Afra means “of a reddish-white colour, like dust”. In Urdu: خاکی سفید رنگ والی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Afra a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Afra is a girl’s name.

Is Afra a Muslim name?

Yes. Afra is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿafrāʾ as of the colour of the ground's surface, white tinged with red; a classical name of the Ansar.

How do you pronounce Afra?

Say it “af-raa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Afra in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Afra is written عفراء. In its original script: عَفْرَاء.

What are other spellings of Afra?

Afra is also spelled Afraa.

Who is a famous person named Afra?

Afra bint Ubayd, mother of Mu'adh and Mu'awwidh who fought at Badr

Is the meaning of Afra verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.