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ShajraIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Tree

Pronunciation: shah-JRAH

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Name
Shajra
Meaning
Tree
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
shah-JRAH
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Shajra mean?

Shajra is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Tree". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: shah-JRAH. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شجرہ

شجرہ سے مراد ایک شجر ہے جو زندگی کی نشانی ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

شجرة

شجرة تعني شجرة أو محفز للنمو ومقاومة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

shah-JRAH

IPA

/ʃɑːdʒrɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GreenYellow

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Serving and caring for others, partnerships, diplomacy, and balance.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessStabilityPatienceDeterminationCourageResilience

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of eternal life and growth in the presence of Allah.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Shajra" in Arabic means 'young tree' which is a common metaphor for growth and new beginnings in Islamic culture. In various aspects of Islamic art, strong trees have been depicted to represent stability, strength, and the promise of new life. In daily life, the concept of "Shajra" can be applied to individuals or communities undergoing a transformative period or seeking to establish new beginnings.
In Islamic spirituality, the tree metaphor holds deeper symbolic meaning as a metaphor for the 'Tree of Life' mentioned in the Quran. This tree is believed to represent guidance from Allah, the source of sustenance, and the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds. The name "Shajra" can serve as a reminder of the dynamic growth and progression in one's spiritual life and the importance of remaining anchored in Allah's nourishment in times of change and development.

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 Shajra carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Shajra

Shajra means a tree or a motivator for growth and resilience

🇵🇰Urdu

شجرہ

شجرہ سے مراد ایک شجر ہے جو زندگی کی نشانی ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

شجرة

شجرة تعني شجرة أو محفز للنمو ومقاومة

🇮🇳Hindi

शज़्रा

शज़्रा एक ऐसी चीज़ है जो जीवन को बढ़ावा देती है

🇦🇫Pashto

شجرې

شجرې د یو ښارۍ پرمخ، ساتو ښارۍ لري

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