Houria
Fact sheet
- Name
- Houria
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Houria is a female first name that is used in North Africa as a variant spelling of the Arabic name Huriya (حوريّة). It literally means 'the nymph' or 'the celestial virgin'.
What does the name Houria mean?
The first name Houria has its roots in the Arabic term ḥūriyya (حورية), which means 'nymph', 'mermaid', and 'celestial virgin'. An alternative spelling of this name is Huriyyah.
Where does the name Houria come from?
The name Houria originates from Arabic and means 'the nymph'. The origin is found in the Arabic word ḥūriyya (حورية), which stands for nymph, mermaid, and celestial virgin. The name is used in Arabic, Maghreb, Moroccan, and North African linguistic areas.
How do you pronounce Houria?
Hau-ria
Popularity
In Germany, Houria is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 when it reached 2,172nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,479th in the corresponding statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Houria ranks 5,171st.
Famous people
- Houria Niati (artist from Algeria)
Frequently asked questions about the name Houria
What does the name Houria mean?
The name Houria is derived from the Arabic term ḥūriyya and means 'nymph', 'mermaid', or 'celestial virgin'.
Where does the name Houria come from?
Houria has Arabic roots and is primarily used in Arab, Maghreb, Moroccan, and North African regions.
How popular is the name Houria?
The popularity of Houria varies, but it is particularly widespread in Arab and North African countries.