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Nashra

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Meaning

Spreader of good news

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Nashra is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Spreader of good news', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Nashra, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nashra comes from the Arabic root n-sh-r, meaning "to spread" or publish.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ู†-ุด-ุฑ (n-sh-r, 'to spread, publish'). Nashra means 'bulletin, publication' - separately related to the verbal sense of spreading (as of fragrance or news).

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.