Hurayrah
Hurayrah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little kitten”.
| Meaning | Little kitten |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هريرة |
| Pronunciation | hoo-RAY-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Hurayrah
Hurayrah is a diminutive of hirra, the Arabic for a female cat, from the root h-r-r, so it means little kitten. Muslims everywhere recognise it from the kunya Abū Hurayra, meaning the kitten's father, the nickname of the Companion who passed on the largest number of hadith. He is said to have earned it by looking after a small cat. On its own, however, it is seldom given as a first name.
Is Hurayrah a Muslim name?
Hurayrah is familiar to Muslims through the Companion Abū Hurayra, though as a stand-alone first name it is unusual.
How popular is Hurayrah?
It is mostly known through Abu Hurayra and is sometimes given as a name in South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Hurayrah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hurayrah mean?
Hurayrah means 'Little kitten'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hurayrah a Muslim name?
Hurayrah is familiar to Muslims through the Companion Abū Hurayra, though as a stand-alone first name it is unusual.
How do you pronounce Hurayrah?
Hurayrah is pronounced hoo-RAY-rah.
Is Hurayrah a boy or girl name?
Hurayrah is usually a girl name.