Afra - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Afra \a-

is of Hebrew and Arabic origin, and its meaning is "young deer; color of earth". The first female professional writer in England was named Aphra Behn (late 17th century).

Afra has 4 variant forms: Affera, Affery, Affra and Aphra.

For more information, see also related names Ophrah and Orpah.

Baby names that sound like Afra are Ofra and Ofira.

Afra is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Afra. Compare Afra with its variant forms and related girl names.