Classical / Prophetic-era Laqab
Humaira
hoo-MY-rah (hu-MAI-rah) /huˈmaɪrə/
Pronunciation: hoo-MY-rah (hu-MAI-rah) /huˈmaɪrə/
حُمَيْرَاء: صيغة تصغير من حَمْرَاء/حَمْرَة، دلالة على الخدود الوردية أو الحمراوية (صغيرة الحمراء).
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
From Arabic ḥumayrāʼ (حُمَيْرَاء), diminutive of ḥamrāʼ meaning 'reddish' — conventionally rendered as 'the little red one' or 'rosy-cheeked'. Historically used as a laqab (nickname) in early Islam
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Humaira.
Humaira is a Arabic name commonly explained as From Arabic ḥumayrāʼ (حُمَيْرَاء), diminutive of ḥamrāʼ meaning 'reddish' — conventionally rendered as 'the little red one' or 'rosy-cheeked'. Historically used as a laqab (nickname) in early Islam. It is often grouped with Classical / Prophetic-era Laqab names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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