Hoora

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Pronounced HOO-rah /ˈhuː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hur, the plural of hawra, referring in the Quran to the companions of Paradise; the word passed into English as houri. The root also carries the sense of a striking contrast of dark and white in the eye. Used as a girls' name in Persian and Urdu contexts.Low

In 30 seconds: A name from Islamic tradition: Hoora relates to hur, the companions of Paradise (said 'HOO-rah').

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningFrom Arabic hur, the plural of hawra, referring in the Quran to the companions of Paradise; the word passed into English as houri. The root also carries the sense of a striking contrast of dark and white in the eye. Used as a girls' name in Persian and Urdu contexts.

U.S. rank (2022)#16220

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Hoora is a spelling of the Arabic and Persian name related to hur, the plural of hawra. In the Quran the term refers to the companions of Paradise, and English borrowed it as houri. The underlying root carries a sense of a striking contrast of dark and white in the eye, taken as a mark of beauty in classical Arabic poetry. Hoora and Hoor are used as girls' names in Persian, Urdu and Arabic-speaking families; we note the religious sense respectfully and neutrally (said 'HOO-rah').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, familiar in Persian and Urdu speaking regions.

Did you know? The Arabic hur, which English borrowed as houri, describes the companions of Paradise in the Quran - the same root carries a sense of striking dark-and-white beauty in the eye.

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References - Hoora — Arabic hur/hawra (Quranic); English houri; Persian and Urdu given-name use

Variations

HoorHuraHoorah

Nicknames

HooRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoora mean?

Hoora relates to Arabic hur, the companions of Paradise in the Quran; the root also carries a sense of striking beauty.

How do you pronounce Hoora?

It's said HOO-rah /ˈhuː.rə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hoora a boy or girl name?

Hoora is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hoora?

Hoora is extremely rare in the U.S.