Ajra
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ajra
Ajra is an Arabic name derived from the root "ajr" (أجر), meaning "reward," "wage," or "recompense," particularly in the context of divine reward.
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Etymology
Ajra is an Arabic name derived from the root "ajr" (أجر), meaning "reward," "wage," or "recompense," particularly in the context of divine reward. The name carries connotations of merit and blessing in Islamic theology.
The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, reflecting the Islamic emphasis on divine recompense mentioned in the Quran.
Ajra currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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