Sitra

The first name Sitra has its roots in the Oriental region and is considered an alternative form of the name Sidra or Sidrah. The latter is a short form of Sidrat al-Muntaha, a sacred tree located at the end of the seventh heaven.

What does the name Sitra mean?

Sitra, a female first name, originates from the Oriental language area and is regarded as a variant of the name Sidra or Sidrah. These names derive from Sidrat al-Muntaha, a sacred tree at the end of the seventh heaven. The direct translation of Sitra is 'the tree of heaven' or 'the lotus tree.' Its origins lie in Arabic. A verse from the Quran (53:13-18) describes: 'He certainly saw him (Gabriel) at his other ascent, at the lotus tree, behind which no one may pass, near which is Paradise. When the tree was covered with a veil, Muhammad's eyes did not deceive him, nor did they lead him to falsehood. He certainly saw the greatest (signs) of the existence of his Lord.'

Where does the name Sitra come from?

The name Sitra has Arabic roots and means 'the tree of heaven' or 'the lotus tree.' Its origin can be found in Arabic, within the Afro-Asiatic and Oriental language families.

How do you pronounce Sitra?

Sitra is pronounced as 'Sitra,' with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Sitra enjoys considerable popularity. In 2023, it ranked 2,569th on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, Sitra has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,387th.