Bareerah
Bareerah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of a Companion; often explained as pious”.
| Meaning | Name of a Companion; often explained as pious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بريرة |
| Pronunciation | ba-REE-rah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bareerah
Bareerah is a transliteration of Barīra with the final h of the Arabic feminine ending. Barīra was a freed bondwoman in the household of ʿĀʾisha and is remembered in hadith for her husband Mughīth, who followed her through Madinah weeping after she chose to leave him. The Prophet ﷺ interceded for him, but left the decision to her.
Is Bareerah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bareerah is a Sahabiyya name, after Barīra, a freed woman of ʿĀʾisha's household.
Where is the name Bareerah used?
Popular among South Asian Muslims and the English-speaking diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bareerah mean?
Bareerah means 'Name of a Companion; often explained as pious'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bareerah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bareerah is a Sahabiyya name, after Barīra, a freed woman of ʿĀʾisha's household.
How do you write Bareerah in Arabic?
Bareerah is written بريرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bareerah?
Bareerah is pronounced ba-REE-rah.