Pronunciation: Hurairah is pronounced hu-RAY-rah
Written as: هريرة (Arabic)
Hurairah is a baby name with roots in Arabic culture. From the Arabic 'hurayrah', 'little cat, kitten' - from the Companion Abu Hurairah, 'father of the kitten'.
The numerology number for Hurairah is 5, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.
Origin : arabic
Gender : unisex
Numerology : 5
Syllables : 3
Last updated 10 November 2026 · How we research names · Report a mistake
A diminutive of the Arabic 'hirra' (female cat), so it means 'little cat' or 'kitten'. It is known through Abu Hurayra, 'father of the kitten', a Companion of the Prophet and a major narrator of hadith, who was said to be fond of a small cat.
In numerology, the name Hurairah reduces to the number 5, which is most often linked to freedom, adventure, adaptability. A person carrying this vibration is often restless in the best way - curious about people and places, quick to learn, and energised by change rather than threatened by it.
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