العَوْرَاء
Al-Awra
العوراء
Say it: al-AW-raa · al.ˈʕaw.raːʔ
Girl nameArabicFrom Hadith / SahabaDisliked by scholars
Meaning
“One-eyed”
کانی
Scholars dislike this name
Al-Awra means 'one-eyed', a physical defect. Naming a child after a defect is disliked, and the known bearer was a daughter of Abu Jahl.
العوراء کا مطلب 'کانی' (ایک آنکھ والی) ہے، جو جسمانی عیب ہے۔ عیب والا نام رکھنا ناپسندیدہ ہے، اور اس نام والی ابو جہل کی بیٹی تھیں۔
What the references say
- Al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah (Ibn Hajar)Sahabiyah - e.g. العوراء بنت أبي جهل Open →
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ع و ر; gender Girl; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)
Questions about Al-Awra
What does Al-Awra mean?
Al-Awra means “One-eyed”. In Urdu: کانی.
Is Al-Awra a boy or girl name?
Al-Awra is a girl's name.
What is the origin of Al-Awra?
Al-Awra is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ع و ر.
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