Ashura

Ashura is an Arabic name used predominantly among Swahili speakers in East Africa. It is traditionally given to baby girls born on the holiday Ashura. The holiday is considered celebratory among Sunni Muslims, but a day of mourning — marking the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson — among Shia Muslims.

Ashura is an Aramaic word that means "tenth", and is related to the Arabic 'asharah, "ten".

Gender

Girl

Meaning

ten; tenth

Origin

Arabic, Aramaic

Numerology

A is for able, for you surely are.

S is for smile, it gives you face value.

H is for humble, a saintly quality.

U is for unite, you bring people together.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Ashura lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.