Hawraa
Hawraa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with striking dark-and-white eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with striking dark-and-white eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حوراء |
| Pronunciation | haw-RAA |
| Arabic root | ح و ر (ḥ-w-r) — intense whiteness of the eye |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hawraa
Hawraa (Ḥawrāʾ) describes a woman whose eyes have a deep black iris against very clear white, a classical Arabic ideal of beauty. It is the singular of ḥūr, the companions of Paradise in the Quran. In Shia tradition Fatima al-Zahra is called al-Ḥawrāʾ al-Insiyya, which makes the name especially popular among Shia families.
Is Hawraa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hawraa is an Arabic Muslim name related to the Quranic word ḥūr.
Is Hawraa in the Quran?
The plural appears in 'and We will pair them with fair ones with wide eyes (ḥūrin ʿīn)' (Quran 44:54).
Where is the name Hawraa used?
Popular in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon, especially among Shia families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hawraa mean?
Hawraa means 'Woman with striking dark-and-white eyes'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hawraa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hawraa is an Arabic Muslim name related to the Quranic word ḥūr.
How do you write Hawraa in Arabic?
Hawraa is written حوراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hawraa?
Hawraa is pronounced haw-RAA.
Is Hawraa mentioned in the Quran?
The plural appears in 'and We will pair them with fair ones with wide eyes (ḥūrin ʿīn)' (Quran 44:54).