Juwayriya
Juwayriya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young girl, little maiden”.
| Meaning | Young girl, little maiden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جويرية |
| Pronunciation | joo-WAY-ree-yah |
| Arabic root | ج ر ي (j-r-y) — jāriya, girl |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Juwayriya
Juwayriya is the standard transliteration of the name of Juwayriya bint al-Ḥārith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Her original name was Barra, and the Prophet ﷺ renamed her Juwayriya, a diminutive of jāriya, 'girl'. Her marriage brought about the release of a hundred families of her tribe.
Is Juwayriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Juwayriya is a Muslim name, the name the Prophet ﷺ himself gave to one of the Mothers of the Believers.
Where is the name Juwayriya used?
Found throughout the Muslim world, with Jaweria and Javeria the usual spellings in Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juwayriya mean?
Juwayriya means 'Young girl, little maiden'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Juwayriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Juwayriya is a Muslim name, the name the Prophet ﷺ himself gave to one of the Mothers of the Believers.
How do you write Juwayriya in Arabic?
Juwayriya is written جويرية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Juwayriya?
Juwayriya is pronounced joo-WAY-ree-yah.