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SumrahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night

Pronunciation: /ˈsʊmrə/

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Name
Sumrah
Meaning
Night
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈsʊmrə/
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Sumrah mean?

Sumrah 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: /ˈsʊmrə/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

سمرہ

سمرہ کوئی نجم یا چاند کی پہلی نشانی ہے، یہ چاند کی پہلی نشانی ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

سمرة

سمرة النجم في السماء، وسمره في الليل

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈsʊmrə/

IPA

/ˈsʊmrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Sumrah 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

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

SilverBlack

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

4

Numerology meaning: A spiritual and introspective person, with a deep connection to the divine

Personality

Personality Traits

IntuitiveMysteriousWiseDeterminedResourcefulAdventurous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of spiritual journey and closeness to Allah

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Sumrah" holds significant cultural importance as it refers to the historic event known as the Night Journey or Isra and Mi'raj (Isra meaning journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and Mi'raj symbolizes the ascent to heaven). This night journey is considered one of the greatest stories in Islamic history and is commemorated each year during the annual Islamic holiday called Laylatul-Miraj or Night of the Ascension.
The name "Sumrah" also holds immense spiritual significance as it represents the spiritual journey of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) towards closer union with Allah. The event of the Night Journey symbolizes the ultimate journey of self-purification and the attainment of nearness to God, conveying a message of hope, faith, and the possibility of spiritual growth for all believers.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Sumrah bint Harith ibn Abd al-Muttalib was a sister of Prophet Muhammad. The name Sumrah carried significant weight in that era.

6th century

Historical records show that She is also known as Umm al-Fadl or Umm al-Fadl bint Harith. The name Sumrah carried significant weight in that era.

6th century

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Sumrah

A name that symbolizes the first light of the moon, and the person who conveys the message of Allah to humanity

🇵🇰Urdu

سمرہ

سمرہ کوئی نجم یا چاند کی پہلی نشانی ہے، یہ چاند کی پہلی نشانی ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

سمرة

سمرة النجم في السماء، وسمره في الليل

🇮🇳Hindi

सुमरह

समर्थ, सुंदर, सुंदर

🇦🇫Pashto

سمره

سمره چاڼدونو ته، پېچلي نوم

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