Dara, Dahra

Q: What does the name Dara, Dahra mean?

Dara, Dahra means "Compassionate, merciful, kind-hearted" in Arabic traditions.

درہ، دہرہ

Compassionate, merciful, kind-hearted

Popularity Rank

#910

Name Details

Origin Language	Arabic
Lucky Number	#7
Lucky Days	Saturday
Lucky Colors	Orange
Lucky Stone	Cat Eye

What Does the Name Dara, Dahra Mean?

Dara, Dahra means "Compassionate, merciful, kind-hearted" and is recorded with a Arabic linguistic background. It belongs to the Muslim Girls Names collection on NamesBloom. As a 4-syllable name starting with the letter D, Dara, Dahra carries both phonetic distinction and meaningful depth.

Pronunciation

Dara, Dahra is typically pronounced as Dara, · Dahra, with emphasis patterns that may vary by regional dialect and language context. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear the name spoken aloud using your device's text-to-speech engine. The native script form درہ، دہرہ can help verify the correct written representation when consulting with family members or scholars who read the original language.

Traditional Associations

The traditional lucky number associated with Dara, Dahra is 7. Associated colors include Orange. Associated days include Saturday. The traditionally associated stone is Cat Eye. These associations come from cultural numerology traditions practiced across South Asian, Middle Eastern and other communities. They are presented here as cultural context, not as scientific or religious claims.

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History / Notes

From Arabic/Persian meaning compassion. Compassion (rahmah) is the quality that encompasses all creation. The Prophet was described as mercy to the worlds. Represents someone whose heart overflows with compassion for all beings, human and animal.