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Asr

/ASR/

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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.

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Etymology

From the Arabic عصر (asr), 'time' or 'afternoon.'

Islamic Significance

Also the name of the mid-afternoon daily prayer.

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.