Muslim baby names with meanings

Juwayriyah Girl Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Juwayriyah · Girl · Young girl; a diminutive of jariya · Arabic

جويريةMuslim girl names

Meaning

Young girl; a diminutive of jariya

Name meaning

Origin / language
Arabic
Name type
Single given name
Category
Family of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam

Language and spelling

Juwayriyah is a diminutive connected with jariya, a girl or young woman. Juwayriyah bint al-Harith radiyallahu anha was a wife of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam; wife is her historical role, not the literal meaning.

Alternate spellings

  • Javeria · Regional spelling of the same name · Javeria
  • Javeriah · Regional spelling of the same name · Javeriah

Sources

Meaning checked against the listed source.

Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27

Arabic dictionaries (Arabdict)

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