Dekra
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dekra
The given name 'Dekra' is derived from the Arabic word 'dakr', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be firm', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Dekra' is derived from the Arabic word 'dakr', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be firm', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
The name 'Dekra' is primarily associated with Arabic culture and Islamic tradition, although its use may be found in other cultures and communities with Arabic influences.
Dekra currently ranks #3,354 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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