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Qisra

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Meaning

Emperor

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic قصرة
Urdu قیصرہ
Persian قصره
Turkish Kısara
Bengali কিসরা
Pashto قصر

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Qisra is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Emperor', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Qisra is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qisra comes from "Kisra," the Arabic rendering of the Persian imperial title "Khosrow," used in early Islamic accounts of the Prophet ﷺ's letters to neighbouring rulers.

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Etymology

From the Persian/Arabic كسرى (Kisra), a title historically used by Arabic-speaking chroniclers for Sasanian Persian emperors, parallel to Qaysar for Roman emperors.

Notable Historical Usage

Kisra is the Arabic form of Khosrow, title of the Sasanian emperors; tradition holds that Khosrow II tore up the Prophet's letter, and that the Prophet foretold his kingdom would be torn likewise.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.