Hoor

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Pronounced HOOR /ˈhʊər/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hoor (Hur), a word for the fair, wide-eyed maidens of paradise, and by extension a beautiful, radiant woman. A lyrical name; we note its Quranic imagery respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical one-beat Arabic name: Hoor evokes 'a fair maiden of paradise' — a radiant beauty (said 'HOOR').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hoor (Hur), a word for the fair, wide-eyed maidens of paradise, and by extension a beautiful, radiant woman. A lyrical name; we note its Quranic imagery respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12616 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hoor (Hur) is Arabic for the fair maidens of paradise, extended to mean 'a radiant, beautiful woman.' We note its Quranic imagery respectfully. It reads as a lyrical, meaning-rich pick, rare in the U.S. (said 'HOOR').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, lyrical, and luminous.

Did you know? Hoor is Arabic for the fair, bright-eyed maidens of paradise, and by extension a beautiful, radiant woman — a name of luminous imagery we note respectfully (said 'HOOR').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Hoor — Arabic 'fair maiden of paradise'; noted respectfully

Variations

HurHooraHoori

Nicknames

HooriOri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoor mean?

Hoor is Arabic for the fair maidens of paradise, and by extension a beautiful, radiant woman; we note its Quranic imagery respectfully.

How do you pronounce Hoor?

It's said HOOR /ˈhʊər/ — one syllable.

Is Hoor a boy or girl name?

Hoor is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hoor?

Hoor is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly in Muslim families.