Travel by night
Derived from the Arabic word meaning to travel at night or a nocturnal journey. It is often associated with the spiritual night journey of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Al-Isra. In a broader sense, it evokes a sense of mystery and quiet movement under the stars.
Less common today
Asra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,520 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian-American journalist and former Wall Street Journal correspondent
Bahraini human rights activist and founder of Majal.org
A powerful magician and mentor to the protagonist · The Arcana: A Mystic Romance
