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SehraIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night, Moon

Pronunciation: seh-RAH

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Name
Sehra
Meaning
Night, Moon
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
seh-RAH
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Sehra mean?

Sehra is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Night". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: seh-RAH. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

سہرا

رات، سحر، یا سویرے کا وقت

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

سهرة

الليل، سحر، أو وقت النوم

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

seh-RAH

IPA

/ˈsɛhrɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Sehra is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Night. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverBlue

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: The master number 11 signifies spiritual growth, intuition, and enlightenment.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessSerenityPeaceMysteryIntuitionReflection

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the beginning of a new cycle, renewal, and the power of the night and moon.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The sighting of the Sehra signifies the beginning of a new lunar month and the start of a new cycle. This is a significant occasion in Islamic culture, marking the beginning of various practices and observances such as the daily recitation of certain prayers and fasting during the Month of Ramadan.
From a spiritual perspective, the sighting of the Sehra holds great significance in the Islamic tradition as it marks the beginning of a new cycle of spiritual growth and reflection. Muslims are encouraged to use this new lunar month as an opportunity to turn towards Allah (God) and improve their actions and behavior, striving to be better servants of their Creator. The Sehra serves as a reminder of the continuous cycle of life and the importance of staying mindful and seeking the pleasure of Allah in all aspects of life.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Sehra carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Sehra AhmedSehra Khan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Sehra

night, dawn, or early morning

🇵🇰Urdu

سہرا

رات، سحر، یا سویرے کا وقت

🇸🇦Arabic

سهرة

الليل، سحر، أو وقت النوم

🇮🇳Hindi

सेहरा

रात, सहर या सोने का समय

🇦🇫Pashto

سهره

شپه، سحر، يا د خوب وخت

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