Bareerah
Bareerah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Companion's name, often read as pious”.
| Meaning | Companion's name, often read as pious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بريرة |
| Pronunciation | ba-REE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Bareerah
Bareerah writes the name Barīra with a closing h, reflecting the Arabic feminine ending. Barīra lived in ʿĀʾisha's household after being freed, and the hadith remember her husband Mughīth, who walked behind her through Madinah in tears once she decided to leave him. The Prophet ﷺ spoke to her on his behalf, yet made clear that the choice was hers alone. The name is commonly connected with piety.
Is Bareerah a Muslim name?
Bareerah is a Sahabiyya name, recalling Barīra, a freed woman who belonged to ʿĀʾisha's household.
How popular is Bareerah?
A popular choice for South Asian Muslims, including families in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Bareerah
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Spellings and variants of Bareerah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bareerah mean?
Bareerah means 'Companion's name, often read as pious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bareerah a Muslim name?
Bareerah is a Sahabiyya name, recalling Barīra, a freed woman who belonged to ʿĀʾisha's household.
How do you pronounce Bareerah?
Bareerah is pronounced ba-REE-rah.
Is Bareerah a boy or girl name?
Bareerah is usually a girl name.