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Meaning

Chapter of the Quran

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

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Arabic ุณูˆุฑุฉ
Graceful and timeless, the name Sura is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Chapter of the Quran', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Sura comes from the same Arabic root s-w-r as Sora, "surah," a chapter of the Quran.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ุณูˆุฑุฉ (surah), 'chapter' - the term for each of the 114 chapters of the Quran.

Islamic Significance

A surah is a chapter of the Quran, of which there are one hundred and fourteen.

Quranic Connection

The Quran issues its challenge in terms of a surah: produce a surah the like thereof (2:23).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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