Hawra
Hawra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with beautiful dark eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with beautiful dark eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حوراء |
| Pronunciation | haw-RAA |
| Arabic root | ح و ر (ḥ-w-r) — intense white and black of the eye |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hawra
Hawra (Ḥawrāʾ) describes a woman whose eyes have a striking contrast of white and deep black. It is the singular of ḥūr, the companions of Paradise described in the Quran. Al-Hawra al-Insiyya, the human houri, is a title given to Fatima al-Zahra in Shia tradition, so the name is very popular in Iraq.
Is Hawra a Muslim name?
Yes. Hawra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, connected to a Quranic description and to Fatima al-Zahra.
Is Hawra in the Quran?
Its plural appears in the Quran: 'And fair ones with large, beautiful eyes' (ḥūrun ʿīn) (Quran 56:22).
Where is the name Hawra used?
Very popular in Iraq, Bahrain and Lebanon.
Gifts with the name Hawra
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Spellings and variants of Hawra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hawra mean?
Hawra means 'Woman with beautiful dark eyes'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hawra a Muslim name?
Yes. Hawra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, connected to a Quranic description and to Fatima al-Zahra.
How do you write Hawra in Arabic?
Hawra is written حوراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hawra?
Hawra is pronounced haw-RAA.
Is Hawra mentioned in the Quran?
Its plural appears in the Quran: 'And fair ones with large, beautiful eyes' (ḥūrun ʿīn) (Quran 56:22).