بريرة

Barirah

girlArabic

Barirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of a Companion; often explained as pious”.

MeaningName of a Companion; often explained as pious
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingبريرة
Pronunciationba-REE-rah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Barirah

Barirah is the same name as Barīra, spelled with a final h. Barīra served in the household of ʿĀʾisha, who bought and freed her, and she also spoke in ʿĀʾisha's defence during the slander incident, saying she knew nothing but good of her. The name is chosen for this link with early Muslim women.

Is Barirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Barirah is a Muslim name honouring Barīra, a female Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Barirah used?

Used among South Asian Muslims and in the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Barirah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barirah mean?

Barirah means 'Name of a Companion; often explained as pious'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Barirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Barirah is a Muslim name honouring Barīra, a female Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Barirah in Arabic?

Barirah is written بريرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Barirah?

Barirah is pronounced ba-REE-rah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.