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Durra

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpearl · Arabic

Durra is an Arabic girl name meaning “pearl”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Durra and you get Rudra. Same letters, different name.
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hello, little Durra

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Durra

Durra is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “pearl”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Durra at school.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Durra

What does the name Durra mean?

Durra means “pearl” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Margot (“pearl”), Margaret (“pearl”), Maisie (“pearl”) and Maggie (“pearl”).

What is the origin of the name Durra?

Durra is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Durra a boy or girl name?

Durra is a girl name.

What names are similar to Durra?

If you like Durra, you might also like Margot, Margaret, Maisie and Maggie.

What should I know before naming my baby Durra?

Durra is an Arabic girl name meaning “pearl”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.