Girl name
Syarah name meaning
“explanation, exposition”
Syarah is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning explanation or exposition. This interpretation comes through the Malay word syarah, borrowed from Arabic sharḥ with that meaning. The word provides a source for interpreting the name, although it does not necessarily explain every use of Syarah.
What does Syarah mean?
Explanation, exposition
In Indonesian: penjelasan, uraian
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Syarah
May be linked to syarah, borrowed through Malay from Arabic sharḥ, 'explanation or exposition'. This word is not necessarily the source of every use as a name.
Syarah in Islam and the Quran
Syarah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (شرح) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 106 and QS Az-Zumar [39]: 22. The form شرح is used as a verb meaning to expand or open the breast.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Syarah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃarah/ |
| Arabic script | شرح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮛᮂ |
Is Syarah a girl’s name?
Yes, Syarah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Syarah ranks #1,367 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Syarah
Famous people named Syarah
- St. Syarah
FAQ about the name Syarah
What is the meaning of Syarah?
Syarah means explanation, exposition. May be linked to syarah, borrowed through Malay from Arabic sharḥ, 'explanation or exposition'. This word is not necessarily the source of every use as a name.
Is Syarah a girl’s name?
Yes, Syarah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Syarah in the Quran?
Syarah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (شرح) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 106 and QS Az-Zumar [39]: 22. The form شرح is used as a verb meaning to expand or open the breast.
How many syllables does Syarah have?
Syarah has 2 syllables (Sya-rah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Syarah?
Syarah ranks #1,367 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Syarah?
Notable people named Syarah include St. Syarah.
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