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Hoor vs Widad

Which is more popular?
Hoor and Widad are given to a similar number of US babies today.
HoorWidad
Meaning Deep-eyed beauty; maidens of Paradise Love
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation HOOR wi-DAHD
Syllables 1 2
First appeared00
Peak year2017 (13)2015 (7)
In 202500
TrendRisingDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hoor Widad
2020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeHoorWidad
2020s 40 0
2010s 54 7
2000s 0 11

What does Hoor mean?

Hoor (حور, hur) is the plural of the root hawar, denoting the striking contrast of deep black and white in the eye; it refers to the hur (companions) of Paradise described in the Quran and connotes great beauty. Also transliterated Hur or Hoor.

What does Widad mean?

From the Arabic widad (وداد) 'love, affection, friendship', from the root wadda 'to love' (also seen in the divine name al-Wadud). Attested as 'love' in standard Arabic lexicography; Wedad is a variant transcription.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoor or Widad more popular?

Hoor and Widad are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Hoor and Widad?

Hoor means Deep-eyed beauty; maidens of Paradise (arabic origin), while Widad means Love (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Hoor or Widad?

In US records, Hoor first appears in 0 and Widad in 0, so Hoor has the longer recorded history.