Meaning
Green
Linguistic Origin
Somali
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
East Africa
Global Spellings
Arabic
خضرة
Urdu
کھدرا۔
Persian
خضره
Bengali
খাদরা
Pashto
خدرا
Alternate Spellings
Capturing elegance and depth, Khadra stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Green', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
In Somali culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Khadra is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Khadra comes from the same Arabic root kh-d-r as Khidr, meaning "green." The Quran (76:21) describes the people of Paradise wearing green garments.
In Somali culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Khadra is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Khadra comes from the same Arabic root kh-d-r as Khidr, meaning "green." The Quran (76:21) describes the people of Paradise wearing green garments.
Reference Profile
Etymology
From the Somali khadra, 'green' - via Arabic khadra', a color of blessing in Islamic symbolism.
Notable Historical Usage
Somali has taken in Arabic vocabulary over centuries of contact across the Gulf of Aden, and Arabic names are adapted to Somali sound rather than borrowed unchanged, which is why familiar names appear in unfamiliar shapes.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across Somali Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.
Sources
Somali language· Encyclopedia