Barrah
Barrah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Righteous, pious”.
| Meaning | Righteous, pious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | برة |
| Pronunciation | BAR-rah |
| Arabic root | ب ر ر (b-r-r) — righteousness, piety |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Barrah
Barrah (Barra) means righteous or dutiful. It was the original name of Zaynab bint Jaḥsh and of Juwayriya, both Mothers of the Believers, and of Zaynab bint Abī Salama. According to hadith in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ changed these names because 'Barra' sounded like self-praise, saying 'Do not claim purity for yourselves'. For this reason many families prefer another name.
Is Barrah a Muslim name?
Barrah is an Arabic name meaning righteous, but the Prophet ﷺ changed it for several women to avoid self-praise. Many scholars therefore advise against it, and families often choose Zaynab or Juwayriya instead.
Where is the name Barrah used?
Rarely used today, partly because of the hadith about the name being changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barrah mean?
Barrah means 'Righteous, pious'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Barrah a Muslim name?
Barrah is an Arabic name meaning righteous, but the Prophet ﷺ changed it for several women to avoid self-praise. Many scholars therefore advise against it, and families often choose Zaynab or Juwayriya instead.
How do you write Barrah in Arabic?
Barrah is written برة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Barrah?
Barrah is pronounced BAR-rah.