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Yusra

Girl name · 32 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yusra: 32 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2009.

The name Yusra is of Arabic origin, meaning 'prosperity' or 'ease', and is the feminine form of Yusr. Perhaps its most inspiring bearer is Yusra Mardini, the Syrian Olympic swimmer who fled war, helped save others on a sinking boat to Greece, and competed at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics as part of the Refugee Olympic Team. While few Scottish places bear the name directly, the root shares an etymological connection to the Arabic word 'yusr', which also gives us 'Maysara', meaning 'left side' or blessing. In Islamic tradition, Yusra is considered a blessed name, often associated with the concept that with hardship comes ease, a sentiment reflected in the Quran.