Höri means “free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Höri mean?
(1) ئەركىن، ئازاد، (2) جەننەتتىكى ھۆر-پەرىلەرگە تەقلىد قىلىنغان، (3) قارا كۆزLiteral meaning
Höri (ھۆرى) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed”.[1]
Höri in Uyghur
What does Höri mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھۆرى and Höri (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Höri a Uyghur name?
Yes. Höri is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Höri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھۆرىArabic script | Girl | same as above: “free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Höri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Höri
Variants and linked names
- HörGirl“free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed”
Sibling names for Höri
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Höri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShawazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur)
- MehbubBoy“beloved”same language (uyghur)
- Me'munBoy“happy, safe, trustworthy; keeper, protector”same language (uyghur)
- Pu'adBoy“heart, soul, mind”same language (uyghur)
- SeraxanGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- Nebi'eGirl“one who knows beforehand, bearer of news, prophet”same language (uyghur)
- ZelilBoy“shady, leafy; fresh, pure, clear; one who strays”same language (uyghur)
- “free like a lake”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Höri
What does the name Höri mean?
Höri means “free, liberated; modelled on the houris of paradise; dark-eyed”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Höri a girl's or a boy's name?
Höri is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Höri?
Höri is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Höri have?
Höri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) ئەركىن، ئازاد، (2) جەننەتتىكى ھۆر-پەرىلەرگە تەقلىد قىلىنغان، (3) قارا كۆز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling ھۆرى (+1 more)
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