Afra
a-fra,
af-ra
US Popularity:22332
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Whitish red, earth-colored, dust-colored; African, from Africa
Afra is a gender-neutral name primarily given to girls, holding Arabic and Latin origins, and grounded in the essence of nature. As an Arabic name, Afra means “whitish red,” “earth-colored,” and “dust-colored.” A true nature's child, Afra embraces balance and constancy but is also a measure of unwavering strength. Afra is also a Latin name that began as a nickname for people from Africa. Saint Afra was a converted Catholic woman martyred during the persecution of Diocletian for her steadfast faith in the Christian God, becoming a patron saint of Augsburg. And so, Afra emerges as a fertile ground in which many inspiring ideas and fresh possibilities blossom, encouraging others to follow.
Afra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Afra is currently #3261 on The Bump
Boy:Afra is currently #2208 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Afra is currently #22332 in U.S. births
Girl:Afra is currently #21052 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#21052
in 2022
- 3228
from 2021
Sources
A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 94
Name Doctor, Afra
Name Doctor, Afra (1)
Name Doctor, Afra (2)
Behind the Name, Afra (1), April 2021
Behind the Name, Afra (2), November 2019
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