Azra

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Azra Pronunciation

Azra is pronounced AHZ-rah /ˈɑz.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic azra, 'a maiden; a pure/chaste one'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys; also a Bosnian boys' useLow

In 30 seconds: A maiden; pure: Azra is Arabic for 'a maiden; pure'. Soft and lyrical; predominantly a girls' name, here for boys (said 'AHZ-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic azra, 'a maiden; a pure/chaste one'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys; also a Bosnian boys' use

U.S. rank (2024)#5671 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Azra comes from Arabic azra, 'a maiden; a pure, chaste one'. Predominantly a girls' name across the Arab, Turkish, and Bosnian world, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished). It also echoes the Hebrew Ezra, 'help', a boys' name (routes layered, which we note; said 'AHZ-rah').

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, a-maiden at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Azra means 'a maiden; a pure/chaste one' in Arabic — overwhelmingly a girls' name across the Arab and Turkish world, occasionally given to boys (which we flag; it is also a Hebrew boys' name, a form of Ezra; said 'AHZ-rah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Azra — routes layered

Variations

EzraAzraa

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Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Azra?

Azra is pronounced AHZ-rah (/ˈɑz.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Azra said aloud.

How do you say Azra?

Azra is said AHZ-rah (/ˈɑz.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Azra said aloud.

What does the name Azra mean?

Azra is Arabic for 'a maiden; pure'; it also echoes the Hebrew Ezra. The routes are layered.

Is Azra a boy or girl name?

Azra is predominantly a girls' name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Azra?

Azra is rare for boys in the U.S.