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Sidra

Quick answerThe given name 'Sidra' is derived from the Arabic word 'sidr', meaning 'lote tree' or 'lotus tree', which is a reference to the sacred tree in Islamic tradition.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,366
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 11
Global rank#38

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sidra

The given name 'Sidra' is derived from the Arabic word 'sidr', meaning 'lote tree' or 'lotus tree', which is a reference to the sacred tree in Islamic tradition.

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Etymology

The given name 'Sidra' is derived from the Arabic word 'sidr', meaning 'lote tree' or 'lotus tree', which is a reference to the sacred tree in Islamic tradition. The name 'Sidra' is used in various cultures, including Islamic and Arabic cultures, and is also associated with the biblical figure of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pillar of salt, often depicted as a lote tree.

Sidra currently ranks #1,366 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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