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Inshirah
Pronounced in-shee-RAH /ˌɪn.ʃiˈrɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Inshirah, 'joy; delight; happiness; openness and expansion of the heart' — tied to the Quranic chapter Ash-Sharh ('The Opening Up'). A serene virtue name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Inshirah comes from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; expansion of the heart,' rooted in the Quran (Ash-Sharh). A peaceful virtue name, it reads serene and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'in-shee-RAH').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and warm.
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What does the name Inshirah mean?
Inshirah is Arabic for 'joy; delight; openness of the heart,' tied to the Quranic chapter Ash-Sharh.
How do you pronounce Inshirah?
It's said in-shee-RAH /ˌɪn.ʃiˈrɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Inshirah a boy or girl name?
Inshirah is a girl's name.
How popular is Inshirah?
Inshirah is a rare name in the U.S.