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Yusra

/YOOS-rah/

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Meaning

Ease

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic يسرى
Urdu یسرہ
Persian یوسرا
Bengali ইউসরা
Pashto یوسرا
Yusra is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Quranic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ease', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Yusra comes from the same Arabic root y-s-r as Yusr and Yasir, meaning "ease." The Quran (94:5-6) repeats: "Indeed, with hardship comes ease; indeed, with hardship comes ease."

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Etymology

The feminine form of Yusr, from the Arabic root ي-س-ر (y-s-r, 'to be easy'). Yusra means 'ease.'

Islamic Significance

Quran 94:5-6 states twice that 'with hardship comes ease,' a widely cited verse of reassurance.

Quranic Connection

Yusr, ease, belongs to the promise repeated twice in Surah 94: indeed with hardship comes ease (94:5-6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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