Harith
Harith is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Cultivator, hard worker”.
| Meaning | Cultivator, hard worker |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حارث |
| Pronunciation | HAA-rith |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Iraq, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Harith
Harith, Ḥārith in Arabic, means one who ploughs and tends the land, and more broadly one who works and earns. In a hadith found in the collection of Abu Dawud, Ḥārith and Hammām are called the truest of names. The reason given is that every human being labours and every human being has intentions. Many Companions carried the name, and the Prophet's ﷺ foster-father was also called al-Ḥārith.
Is Harith a Muslim name?
Harith is a classic Muslim name, praised in a hadith as one of the truest names a person can carry.
How popular is Harith?
Harith is used throughout the Arab world, especially in the Gulf and Iraq, while South Asia usually writes it Haris.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harith mean?
Harith means 'Cultivator, hard worker'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Harith a Muslim name?
Harith is a classic Muslim name, praised in a hadith as one of the truest names a person can carry.
How do you pronounce Harith?
Harith is pronounced HAA-rith.
Is Harith a boy or girl name?
Harith is usually a boy name.