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Azra

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Azra: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2019.

The name Azra has roots primarily in Arabic and Hebrew, where it means "virgin" or "maiden" and is closely linked to the concept of purity. In Arabic, it is often associated with the phrase "Azra'il," the angel of death, lending it a poetic, solemn depth, while in Hebrew, it is a form of Azariah, meaning "helped by God." One of its most famous bearers was the 18th-century Persian poet Azra, known for his lyrical verses, though Azra is more commonly a female name in Turkish and Bosnian cultures. The name shares its etymological root with the biblical place-name Azarah, though no major modern location is directly named after a bearer. Azra gained a subtle presence in Scotland through multicultural communities, and its soft sounds have made it a gentle, increasingly familiar choice for parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance and global appeal.