Popularity:22332
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:color of earth
Afra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin grounded in the essence of nature. Stemming from the Hebrew name Aphrah, meaning "dust" or "clay," Afra is often translated as "color of earth." A true nature's child, Afra embraces balance and constancy but also a measure of unwavering strength. One need only look to the English playwright and poet Aphra Behn to see this self-reliance. The first woman to earn a living through her writing, Aphra broke cultural barriers and paved the way for many creative women. And so, Afra emerges as a fertile ground in which many inspiring ideas and fresh possibilities blossom, encouraging others to follow.
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