Barira
Barira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Companion's name, often read as faithful”.
| Meaning | Companion's name, often read as faithful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بريرة |
| Pronunciation | ba-REE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Barira
Barira, Barīra in Arabic, was a woman Companion who won her freedom when ʿĀʾisha set her free. Two legal principles are traced to her case. One is that walāʾ, the bond of inheritance, goes to the person who grants a slave freedom; the other is that a wife, once freed, may choose for herself whether her marriage continues. Her name's original sense is uncertain, though most link it to barr and birr, righteousness.
Is Barira a Muslim name?
Barira dates back to the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ and is a Muslim name in honour of the Companion Barīra.
How popular is Barira?
Mainly heard in South Asia, with occasional use in Arab countries.
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Spellings and variants of Barira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barira mean?
Barira means 'Companion's name, often read as faithful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Barira a Muslim name?
Barira dates back to the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ and is a Muslim name in honour of the Companion Barīra.
How do you pronounce Barira?
Barira is pronounced ba-REE-rah.
Is Barira a boy or girl name?
Barira is usually a girl name.