Boy name
Sadra name meaning
“foremost, preeminent”
Sadra is a masculine name commonly linked to the Persian naming form Ṣadrā, with the meaning foremost or preeminent. Its root is Arabic ṣadr, meaning chest, front, or leading position. As a name, its meaning is usually understood through the sense of preeminence.
What does Sadra 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 Sadra
May represent Persian naming form Sadra or Ṣadrā, rooted in Arabic ṣadr, 'chest', also 'front' or 'leading position'. Its name meaning is usually understood as preeminence.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sadra in Islam and the Quran
Sadra does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صدرا) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 106. The word refers to the breast in an expression about accepting disbelief.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Sadra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sadra/ |
| Arabic script | صدرا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮓ᮪ᮛ |
Is Sadra a boy’s name?
Yes, Sadra is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sadra ranks #5,006 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sadra
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Sapta♂♀The number seven
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Sabri♂Associated with patience
- Safri♂Associated with travel
- Sahara♂♀An expanse of desert
- Sabran♂♀Patience, forbearance
- Saddam♂One who confronts opponents forcefully
- Saka♂Supporting pillar
- Samudra♂A vast ocean
- Satia♂♀Faithful and true
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
FAQ about the name Sadra
What is the meaning of Sadra?
Sadra means foremost, preeminent. May represent Persian naming form Sadra or Ṣadrā, rooted in Arabic ṣadr, 'chest', also 'front' or 'leading position'. Its name meaning is usually understood as preeminence.
Is Sadra a boy’s name?
Yes, Sadra is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sadra?
Sadra is of Arabic and Persian origin.
Is the name Sadra in the Quran?
Sadra does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صدرا) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 106. The word refers to the breast in an expression about accepting disbelief.
How many syllables does Sadra have?
Sadra has 2 syllables (Sad-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sadra?
Sadra ranks #5,006 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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