Houra
Houra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Maiden of Paradise with beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Maiden of Paradise with beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | حورا |
| Pronunciation | HOO-rah |
| Arabic root | ح و ر (ḥ-w-r) — intense whiteness and darkness of the eye |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Houra
Houra is the Persian form of the Arabic Ḥawrāʾ, a woman whose eyes show a striking contrast of white and dark. The plural ḥūr describes the companions of Paradise in the Quran. In Iran the name is written حورا and is popular among religious families; Shia Arabs often use the form Hawraa, which is also an epithet of Fatima al-Zahra.
Is Houra a Muslim name?
Yes. Houra is a Muslim name derived from the Quranic word ḥūr, the pure companions of Paradise. It is especially popular in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.
Is Houra in the Quran?
The plural form appears in the description of Paradise: 'and fair ones with large, beautiful eyes' (Quran 56:22).
Where is the name Houra used?
Common in Iran, and in the forms Hawraa or Hawra among Shia families in Iraq, Lebanon and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Houra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Houra mean?
Houra means 'Maiden of Paradise with beautiful eyes'. It comes from Arabic, Persian form.
Is Houra a Muslim name?
Yes. Houra is a Muslim name derived from the Quranic word ḥūr, the pure companions of Paradise. It is especially popular in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.
How do you write Houra in Arabic?
Houra is written حورا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Houra?
Houra is pronounced HOO-rah.
Is Houra mentioned in the Quran?
The plural form appears in the description of Paradise: 'and fair ones with large, beautiful eyes' (Quran 56:22).