The nameAzra
Azra is a girl's name common in Turkey and Bosnia, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic adhra, "virgin, pure".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish and Bosnian.
History
First found in France in 1980, Azra peaked in the late 2010s, notably in Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is still widely given.
Popularity of the name Azra
Azra in France
Azra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,170 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Azra. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Azra in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 111 births a year.
Azra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azra mean?
It comes from the Arabic adhra, "virgin, pure".
What is the origin of the name Azra?
Arabic, through Turkish and Bosnian.
Is Azra a girl's or a boy's name?
Azra is a girl's name.