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Widad vs Hoor

Which is more popular?
Widad and Hoor are given to a similar number of US babies today.
WidadHoor
Meaning Love Deep-eyed beauty; maidens of Paradise
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation wi-DAHD HOOR
Syllables 2 1
First appeared00
Peak year2015 (7)2017 (13)
In 202500
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Widad Hoor
2020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Widad or Hoor more popular?

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

What is the difference between Widad and Hoor?

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

Which name is older, Widad or Hoor?

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