Huri means “maiden of paradise”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Huri is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Huri mean?
Literal meaning
Huri is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “maiden of paradise”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Huri in Turkish
What does Huri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Huri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “maiden of paradise” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Huri come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Huri a Turkish name?
Yes. Huri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Huri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HuriLatin | Girl | same as above: “maiden of paradise” | Editorial |
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 Huri
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Huri
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Huri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BarsbayBoy“panther lord”same language (turkish)
- AbdülkahharBoy“servant of the Subduer”same language (turkish)
- ErkuşUnisex“hero bird”same language (turkish)
- TanuğurBoy“lucky dawn”same language (turkish)
- GirizanGirl“fleeing, escaping”same language (turkish)
- BükUnisex“thicket by a stream or plain; bramble; river bend; dense woodland”same language (turkish)
- NevbaharGirl“early spring”same language (turkish)
- GücalpBoy“mighty hero”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Huri
What does the name Huri mean?
Huri means “maiden of paradise”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Huri a girl's or a boy's name?
Huri is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Huri come from?
Huri is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Huri?
Huri is recorded for Turkish. 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 Huri have?
Huri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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