Houaria
Berber/Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Houaria
Houaria derives from Arabic roots related to "hawara" (هوارة), referring to the Hawara Berber tribe of North Africa, or alternatively from "hur" (حر) meaning "free." The name is primarily used in Maghrebi communities, particularly among Berbers and Arabs in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, with historical significance tied to the ancient Hawara confederation.
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Etymology
Houaria derives from Arabic roots related to "hawara" (هوارة), referring to the Hawara Berber tribe of North Africa, or alternatively from "hur" (حر) meaning "free." The name is primarily used in Maghrebi communities, particularly among Berbers and Arabs in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, with historical significance tied to the ancient Hawara confederation.
Houaria currently ranks #6,249 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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