Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Arabic root 's-r-a', meaning to help or assist.
Spiritual meaning
Refers to the helper or supporter mentioned in the Quran, Esra (Aisha bint Abu Bakr)
Language details
Esra
Esra is a name that means the dawn breaking in the sky, and it is also the name of one of the most prominent months in the Quran
اسرا
اسرا نام ہے جن کے معنی آسمان میں روشنی کی روشنی ہوتے ہیں، اور یہ قرآن کریم میں ان شہروں میں سے ایک ہے جنہیں انہیں ذکر کیا گیا ہے
إسراء
إسم يعني الفجر المشرق في السماء، وهو أيضاً اسم شهر من أشهر أشهر الشهور في القرآن الكريم
असरा
असरा नाम का अर्थ है आसमान में प्रकाश की प्रकाश, और यह कुरआन शरीफ में एक ऐसे शहरों में से एक है जिसे वहाँ पर उल्लेख किया गया है
اسرا
اسرا نوم له آسمان څخه تړۍ ته ده، او د قرآن کریم په سورو کې یو له ځانګړو شهر لري
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ih-SRAH
/ˈɛs.rə/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Emerald
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The Islamic name Esra holds a significant cultural importance due to its association with one of the great prophets in Islamic history, Prophet Ezra (rendered in Arabic as Harun al-Rashid 'As). His reign as the caliph of the Islamic Empire during the Abbasid period (762-786 AD) marked an age of Islamic golden civilization, renowned for its progress in arts, sciences, and culture. This name, although not directly associated with him, embodies the virtues of leadership, wisdom, and the ability to provide guidance - qualities associated with Prophet Ezra.
Esra, meaning 'helper' or 'assister' in Arabic, carries a strong spiritual significance. In the Islamic tradition, all prophets and messengers are seen as helpers and guiders sent by Allah to mankind. As believers, individuals may seek comfort in the name Esra, knowing that Allah always provides help for those who seek His guidance. This name reinforces the belief that Allah is the ultimate Helper and Assister, and that through faith, perseverance, and sincere prayer, one can overcome the challenges in life.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Esra (or Esther) is mentioned in the Quran in Surah An-Naml (27:44). This references the story of Esra, an Jewish queen who saved her people from Haman's plot to destroy them.
Persian Empire, 5th century BCE
The name 'Esra' appears in several hadiths in Sunan Abi Dawud and Sahih Muslim. These hadiths recount the story of Esra (Aisha bint Abu Bakr) who helped save the Prophet Muhammad's son, Ibrahim, from an assassination plot.
7th century CE
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