Meaning
Time; Afternoon
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
Quranic
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
العصر
Urdu
عصر
Persian
عصر
Turkish
İkindi
Bengali
আসর
Indonesian
Asar
Pashto
عصر
Asr is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Time; Afternoon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
Pronounced as Asr, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Asr is the Arabic word for "time" or "the late afternoon." Surah Al-'Asr (103), a short surah on the value of time, is named for this word.
Pronounced as Asr, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Asr is the Arabic word for "time" or "the late afternoon." Surah Al-'Asr (103), a short surah on the value of time, is named for this word.
Reference Profile
Quranic Connection
Surah 103, 'Al-Asr,' one of the shortest chapters of the Quran, is named after it and opens with an oath by time itself.
Cultural / Regional Usage
A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.
Sources
Quran, Surah 103 (Al-Asr)· Quran