Arabic

Afra

Pronounced AF-raaShare

Meaning: Whitish red

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

This Arabic Afra has a color meaning. A separate Roman name with the same Latin spelling referred to a woman from Africa; the two histories should stay distinct.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Afra comes from Arabic.

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