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Sirat

/see-RAAT/

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Meaning

Path

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سيرات
Urdu سیرت
Persian سیرت
Turkish Sırat
Bengali সিরাত
Pashto سیرت

Alternate Spellings

The name Sirat is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Path', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Sirat has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sirat comes from the same Arabic root behind Mustaqeem's "sirat al-mustaqim," the straight path asked for in Surah Al-Fatiha (1:6).

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic صراط (sirat), 'path, road.'

Islamic Significance

'As-Sirat al-Mustaqim' ('the Straight Path') is invoked in Al-Fatiha, recited in every unit of the five daily prayers; in Islamic eschatology, 'the Sirat' also refers to a bridge crossed on the Day of Judgment.

Quranic Connection

Sirat is the path of the request the Quran opens with: guide us to the straight path (1:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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