Sura: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Chapter of the Quran (surah)
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
SOOR-uh

Sura is an Arabic unisex name meaning “chapter of the Quran (surah)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Sura

Meaning: Chapter of the Quran (surah).

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: sun Actually: Although sometimes claimed to be a Native American name meaning 'sun', there is no evidence to support this in Indigenous languages.

How to Pronounce Sura

SOOR-uhIPA /ˈsʊərə/

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