Unisex name
Hüreyre name meaning
“Little cat; kitten”
Hüreyre means “little cat” or “kitten.” It comes from Arabic hurayra and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The word’s diminutive form supplies a direct image of a small cat. Its best-defined historical association is the epithet Abū Hurayra, familiar from early Arabic historical writings.
What does Hüreyre mean?
Little cat; kitten
In Turkish: Küçük kedi, kedicik
Hüreyre is an affectionate diminutive referring to a small cat. It has a strong historical association with the Companion known as Abu Hurayra. The complete kunya by which that figure is known should nevertheless be distinguished from the independent use of Hüreyre as a personal name.
Origin of the name Hüreyre
From Arabic hurayra, a diminutive meaning little cat or kitten. In Turkish it is especially familiar through the kunya Abu Hurayra.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hüreyre
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hyɾejɾe/ |
| Arabic | هريرة |
Is Hüreyre a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hüreyre is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hüreyre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hüreyre
What is the meaning of Hüreyre?
Hüreyre means “Little cat; kitten”. From Arabic hurayra, a diminutive meaning little cat or kitten. In Turkish it is especially familiar through the kunya Abu Hurayra.
Is Hüreyre a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hüreyre is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hüreyre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hüreyre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hüreyre?
Hüreyre is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hüreyre have?
Hüreyre has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hüreyre?
Hüreyre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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