Sadra

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Pronounced SAD-ruh /ˈsɑd.rə/Medium

Meaning: Sadra is a Persian name best known through the philosopher Mulla Sadra; it connects to the Arabic root sadr ('chest; foremost place; heart'). Its exact reading as a modern first name is not fully settled — routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of thought and heart: Sadra is Persian, tied to the philosopher Mulla Sadra and the root 'chest, heart' (said 'SAD-ruh'). Routes uncertain, we note.

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Origin LowPersian, Arabic

MeaningSadra is a Persian name best known through the philosopher Mulla Sadra; it connects to the Arabic root sadr ('chest; foremost place; heart'). Its exact reading as a modern first name is not fully settled — routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12045 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Sadra is a Persian name carried by the philosopher Mulla Sadra, connected to the Arabic sadr ('chest; heart; foremost place'). Its meaning as a modern given name is not fully settled — routes uncertain (said 'SAD-ruh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Persian-heritage families. Rare, scholarly-tinged, and uncertain.

Did you know? Sadra calls to mind the great Persian philosopher Mulla Sadra; the underlying Arabic root sadr means 'chest' or 'foremost place.' Its exact modern reading is uncertain, which we note (said 'SAD-ruh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Sadra — Persian name, Mulla Sadra; Arabic root sadr; routes uncertain

Variations

SadraaSadrSadrah

Nicknames

SadSadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sadra mean?

Sadra is a Persian name linked to the philosopher Mulla Sadra and the root 'chest; heart.' Its modern reading is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sadra?

It's said SAD-ruh /ˈsɑd.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sadra a boy or girl name?

Sadra is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sadra?

Sadra is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Persian-heritage families.