Afra: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Afra · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Afra: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Moonlit night, whitish»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
67 out of 100
Where Afra is popular
- TurkeyTÜİKTop 60
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About the Name Afra
Afra draws on Arabic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Moonlit night, whitish." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Afra and carries 2 syllables. Afra is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Afra is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Afra mean?+
The name Afra means "Moonlit night, whitish".
What is the origin of the name Afra?+
Afra is a name of Arabic origin.
Is Afra a girl or boy name?+
Afra is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Afra?+
Afra is pronounced Afra (2 syllables).
Is Afra a popular name?+
Afra is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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