Areej
Areej is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sweet fragrance, perfume”.
| Meaning | Sweet fragrance, perfume |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أريج |
| Pronunciation | ah-REEJ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Egypt, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Areej
Areej is the Arabic word for a scent that drifts outward until the whole air is full of it, the way flowers or perfume do. Its root means 'to spread fragrance'. It has long been an established girls' name throughout the Arab world. More recently it has become popular in South Asia and among Muslim families in the diaspora as well, drawn to its soft sound and lovely image.
Is Areej a Muslim name?
Areej is an Arabic Muslim name meaning sweet fragrance.
How popular is Areej?
Areej is common in the Gulf, the Levant and Egypt, and increasingly in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Areej
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Areej
Names similar to Areej
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Areej mean?
Areej means 'Sweet fragrance, perfume'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Areej a Muslim name?
Areej is an Arabic Muslim name meaning sweet fragrance.
How do you pronounce Areej?
Areej is pronounced ah-REEJ.
Is Areej a boy or girl name?
Areej is usually a girl name.