Unisex name
Asra name meaning
“to travel by night”
Asra is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the Arabic word asrā, meaning “to travel by night”. Its source is a verb associated with nighttime travel, giving the name a meaning that combines the action of travelling with the time of night.
What does Asra mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Asra
Possibly from Arabic asrā, a verb associated with travelling by night.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Asra in Islam and the Quran
Asra does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أسرى) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 1. This verb describes taking someone on a journey by night.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Asra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Asra: to travel by night
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Munim: bestower of favors, benefactor
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Meaning of each word
- Asra: to travel by night
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Nuzul: descent, arrival
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Asra Murodi
Meaning of each word
- Asra: to travel by night
- Murodi: my wish, my purpose
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Meaning of each word
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
- Asra: to travel by night
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
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Asra Millah
Meaning of each word
- Asra: to travel by night
- Millah: religion or way of belief
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Meaning of each word
- Asra: to travel by night
- Fauzan: success, triumph
- Hamsah: lion; firmness and strength
How to pronounce Asra
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asra/ |
| Arabic script | أسرى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮛ |
Is Asra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Asra ranks #675 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Asra
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
Famous people named Asra
- Asra D · b. 1950
- Asra Djibu · b. 1975
- Asra Faber · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Asra
What is the meaning of Asra?
Asra means to travel by night. Possibly from Arabic asrā, a verb associated with travelling by night.
Is Asra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asra?
Asra is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Asra in the Quran?
Asra does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أسرى) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 1. This verb describes taking someone on a journey by night.
How many syllables does Asra have?
Asra has 2 syllables (As-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asra?
Asra ranks #675 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Asra?
Some ideas: Asra Ilahi Munim; Asra Hida Nuzul; Asra Murodi.
Famous people named Asra?
Notable people named Asra include Asra D, Asra Djibu, Asra Faber.
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