Juwayriya

Meaning of Juwayriya

Juwayriya is an Arabic feminine name (joo-way-ree-yah, /dʒuˈweɪɾ.ja/) with roots in early Islamic history, most famously borne by Juwayriya bint al-Harith, a 7th-century companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name functions as a diminutive in classical Arabic, often interpreted simply as “young girl.” In the United States, Juwayriya has maintained a modest but steady presence—ranking 939th in 2024 with eleven occurrences, up from 952nd in 2023—and has appeared intermittently on national charts since 2016. Its crisp phonetic structure lends the name a cosmopolitan appeal that resonates in multicultural ciudades y barrios alike.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as joo-way-ree-yah (/dʒuˈweɪɾ.ja/)

• Juwairiyah