Houria
Houria is a Muslim girl name meaning “Houri, maiden of paradise”.
| Meaning | Houri, maiden of paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حورية |
| Pronunciation | hoo-REE-yah |
| Arabic root | ح و ر (ḥ-w-r) — contrast of white and black in the eye |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Houria
Houria is the French-style North African spelling of Ḥūriyya, a maiden of paradise, from the ḥūr described in the Quran. In Algeria the name is also popularly connected with ḥurriyya, freedom, which made it especially popular after independence.
Is Houria a Muslim name?
Yes. Houria is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin, usually linked to the maidens of paradise.
Is Houria in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And We will marry them to fair maidens with large eyes' (Quran 44:54).
Where is the name Houria used?
Common in Algeria and Morocco.
Gifts with the name Houria
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Houria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Houria mean?
Houria means 'Houri, maiden of paradise'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.
Is Houria a Muslim name?
Yes. Houria is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin, usually linked to the maidens of paradise.
How do you write Houria in Arabic?
Houria is written حورية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Houria?
Houria is pronounced hoo-REE-yah.
Is Houria mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And We will marry them to fair maidens with large eyes' (Quran 44:54).