Asra

The female first name Asra has its origins in Arabic and means ʿasrā (أَسْرَى), which translates to 'to travel by night'. This leads to the interpretation 'the one who travels by night'. Additionally, Asra can be seen as a variant of the first name Isra (إسراء), which means 'the night journey', derived from ʿisrāʿ (إِسْرَاء).

What does the name Asra mean?

Asra translates from Arabic as 'the one who travels by night' and comes from ʿasrā (أَسْرَى). Alternatively, the name can also be seen in connection with Isra (إسراء), which means 'the night journey', based on ʿisrāʿ (إِسْرَاء). In Islam, 'Isrāʾ' refers to the night journey of the Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Jerusalem, which is mentioned in the Quran. Asra is a widely used girl's name in the Arab and Muslim community.

Where does the name Asra come from?

Asra is a female first name with Arabic roots and means 'the one who travels by night' or 'the night journey'. The etymology consists of ʿasrā (أَسْرَى), which means 'to travel by night', and ʿisrāʿ (إِسْرَاء), which means 'night journey'. The language is Arabic and has Muslim influences.

How do you pronounce Asra?

The name Asra has a two-syllable structure and is typically pronounced in German as 'As-ra' [ˈasʁa]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a strong presence. The consonant combination in the middle of the name gives it a distinctive sound. The open ending 'a' adds a warm touch to the name. Asra thus appears modern and feminine – clear, harmonious, and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Asra is very popular and currently ranks 668th in the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 370 times, placing it 1,061st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Asra ranks 1,340th. Its global distribution and popularity are reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Famous people

• Asra Nomani (American journalist)