Girl name
Juwairiyah name meaning
“little girl”
Juwairiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning little girl. It comes from Juwayriyah, a diminutive of jāriyah, which means girl or female servant. The name is also known through Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Juwairiyah mean?
Little girl
In Indonesian: gadis kecil
The ending -iyah often occurs in Indonesian spellings of Arabic-derived names, including Adawiyah, Alawiyah, and Badriyah. In some forms, it marks a grammatical relationship or association; the precise meaning depends on the underlying word. More girl names ending in -iyah →
Origin and cultural usage of Juwairiyah
Juwairiyah comes from Arabic Juwayriyah, a diminutive of jāriyah, meaning girl or female servant. It is associated with Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet, Wives of the Prophet |
| Starts with | J · Ju |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Juwairiyah in Islam and the Quran
Juwairiyah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Juwairiyah
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒuwairijah/ |
| Arabic script | جويرية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦸꦮꦲꦶꦫꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮥᮝᮄᮛᮤᮚᮂ |
Is Juwairiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Juwairiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Juwairiyah ranks #2,769 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Juwairiyah
Famous people named Juwairiyah
- Juwairiyah Silehu
FAQ about the name Juwairiyah
What is the meaning of Juwairiyah?
Juwairiyah means little girl. Juwairiyah comes from Arabic Juwayriyah, a diminutive of jāriyah, meaning girl or female servant. It is associated with Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Juwairiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Juwairiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Juwairiyah?
Juwairiyah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Juwairiyah in the Quran?
Juwairiyah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Juwairiyah have?
Juwairiyah has 4 syllables (Ju-wai-ri-yah) and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Juwairiyah?
Juwairiyah ranks #2,769 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Juwairiyah?
Notable people named Juwairiyah include Juwairiyah Silehu.
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