Name Afra Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Afra

Afra is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Afra?

Afra is a name of Latin origin. It was a nickname for women from Africa in ancient Rome. Besides, Afra is an Arabic name.

What does the name Afra mean?

Afra means “African woman” (from Latin “afer” = African/Punic). In Arabic, Afra means “whitish red” or “colored like dust” (from Arabic “‘ufrat” = whitish red/dust-colored or Hebrew “‘afár/עָפָר” = earth/dust).

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