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Hooriya
Pronounced hoo-REE-yah /huːˈriː.jə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Hooriya (Huriya), 'a houri; a beautiful maiden of paradise; freedom' (from hur). A lovely, celestial Arabic name.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hooriya comes from the Arabic hur, meaning 'a beautiful maiden of paradise; a houri,' with an echo of 'freedom.' A graceful Arabic name, it reads lovely and pure — rare in the U.S. (said 'hoo-REE-yah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, lovely, and pure.
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What does the name Hooriya mean?
Hooriya is Arabic for 'a beautiful maiden of paradise; a houri,' also linked to 'freedom.'
How do you pronounce Hooriya?
It's said hoo-REE-yah /huːˈriː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Hooriya a boy or girl name?
Hooriya is a girl's name.
How popular is Hooriya?
Hooriya is a rare name in the U.S.