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Meaning

Virgin of Paradise

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حور
Urdu حور
Persian هور
Turkish Yaşasın
Bengali হুর
Indonesian Hore
Pashto هور
Hoor is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Virgin of Paradise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hoor comes from the Arabic root h-w-r, describing the companions of Paradise mentioned in the Quran (44:54, 52:20, 55:72, 56:22) with intensely dark, wide eyes.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-و-ر (ḥ-w-r, 'intensely white (of the eyes)'). Hoor refers to the houri, companions described in the Quran as awaiting the faithful in Paradise.

Islamic Significance

The hur are the companions of Paradise described in the Quran with large, beautiful eyes.

Quranic Connection

Quran 44:54 describes the companions of Paradise with large, beautiful eyes.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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