Houri: meaning, definitions and examples

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houri

 

[ หˆhสŠษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Islamic belief

A houri is a beautiful maiden in Islamic tradition, often described as a companion and reward in paradise for the faithful. They are often depicted as having wide, dark eyes and an alluring appearance. In various Islamic texts, houris are associated with the pleasures of heaven and are deemed to possess eternal beauty.

Synonyms

heavenly companions, paradisiacal maidens.

Examples of usage

  • The believers were promised houris in the afterlife.
  • In art, houris are often portrayed with ethereal features.
  • Many verses in the Quran describe the attributes of houris.

Translations

Translations of the word "houri" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น houri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‚เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Houri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ houri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ houri

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒผใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท houris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hurรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houri

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ houri

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค„ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ houri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ houri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ัƒั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ huri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hurรญ

Etymology

The word 'houri' derives from the Arabic term 'ุญูˆุฑูŠุฉ' (แธฅลซrฤซyah), which originally refers to a beautiful young woman or maiden. This term is linked to the root word 'แธฅลซr,' which means 'white' or 'fair,' emphasizing the beauty of these figures. The concept of houris features prominently in Islamic eschatology, where they are described as rewards for righteous believers in an idyllic afterlife. The depiction of houris has evolved over centuries, influenced by various cultural interpretations and artistic portrayals in Muslim literature and visual arts, where they symbolize purity, beauty, and the joys of Paradise.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,837, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.