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Birrah

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Meaning

Good deed

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بيرة
Urdu بیررہ
Persian بیراه
Turkish Birra
Bengali বিররাহ
Pashto بیره

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Birrah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good deed', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Birrah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Birrah comes from the Arabic root b-r-r, the same root behind Bareera, meaning "piety" or righteousness. It is translated as "good deed."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ب-ر-ر (b-r-r, 'to be righteous'). Birrah means 'good deed, righteousness.'

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.