Barirah
Barirah 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 Barirah
Barirah is Barīra with a final h added to the spelling. ʿĀʾisha bought Barīra and then set her free, and she went on serving in that household. During the slander affair she stood up for ʿĀʾisha, saying she had seen nothing in her but good. Parents tend to pick this name for its connection with the women of the earliest Muslim community, and it is usually understood to mean pious.
Is Barirah a Muslim name?
Barirah is a Muslim name that honours Barīra, one of the female Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Barirah?
Chosen by South Asian Muslims at home and in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Barirah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Barirah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barirah mean?
Barirah means 'Companion's name, often read as pious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Barirah a Muslim name?
Barirah is a Muslim name that honours Barīra, one of the female Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Barirah?
Barirah is pronounced ba-REE-rah.
Is Barirah a boy or girl name?
Barirah is usually a girl name.