Hooriya
Hooriya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Heavenly maiden, angelic beauty”.
| Meaning | Heavenly maiden, angelic beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حوریہ |
| Pronunciation | hoo-REE-yah |
| Arabic root | ح و ر (ḥ-w-r) — intense whiteness of the eye with dark iris |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hooriya
Hooriya renders Arabic ḥūriyya with an added y to show the -iyya ending. Like Hooria, it is formed from ḥūr, the companions of Paradise known for their beautiful eyes. In North Africa the same name is commonly written Houria.
Is Hooriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hooriya is a Muslim name formed from the Quranic word ḥūr and is used in South Asia and North Africa.
Is Hooriya in the Quran?
The root word appears in the Quran: 'And [there will be] ḥūr with large, beautiful eyes' (Quran 56:22).
Where is the name Hooriya used?
Used in Pakistan and India; Houria is the usual Algerian and Moroccan form.
Gifts with the name Hooriya
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Spellings and variants of Hooriya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hooriya mean?
Hooriya means 'Heavenly maiden, angelic beauty'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Hooriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hooriya is a Muslim name formed from the Quranic word ḥūr and is used in South Asia and North Africa.
How do you write Hooriya in Arabic?
Hooriya is written حوریہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hooriya?
Hooriya is pronounced hoo-REE-yah.
Is Hooriya mentioned in the Quran?
The root word appears in the Quran: 'And [there will be] ḥūr with large, beautiful eyes' (Quran 56:22).