Khadra

Khadra is a girl's name with Arabic and Somali roots. It can be translated as both 'the Green' and 'the Happy'.

What does the name Khadra mean?

The name Khadra, which appears in both Arabic and Somali, means metaphorically 'the Green' as well as 'the Happy'. Its origins lie in the Arabic and Somali word khadra, which stands for 'green', 'lush', or also 'happiness' and 'good fortune'.

Where does the name Khadra come from?

The origin of the name Khadra is Arabic and Somali, with meanings of 'the Green' and 'the Happy'. The word khadra consists of elements for 'green', 'lush' as well as for 'happiness' and 'good fortune'. The languages in which the name occurs are Arabic and Somali.

How do you pronounce Khadra?

The pronunciation of Khadra is two syllables and emphasizes the consonants. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Kha-dra' [ˈxaːdʁa], characterized by a throaty sound at the beginning that gives the name a certain depth. The first syllable is stressed and brings warmth to the tone with the open 'a'. The final 'ra' provides a gentle, open ending. Overall, Khadra conveys a powerful and strong character impression – striking at the beginning and harmonious at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Khadra is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 2,240th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given the status of a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,985th.