Afra
Late Roman · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Afra
Afra means "the fragrant one" or "earth" and derives from Arabic roots, particularly the word "ifr" or related to "afrā" signifying pleasant scent or fertile land.
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Etymology
Afra means "the fragrant one" or "earth" and derives from Arabic roots, particularly the word "ifr" or related to "afrā" signifying pleasant scent or fertile land. The name is used primarily in Arabic, Persian, and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence including Saint Afra, a Christian martyr venerated in early Christian tradition, though it remains most common in Muslim-majority regions today.
Afra currently ranks #5,416 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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