Houri (disambiguation)

Houri plural houris, women who will accompany faithful believers in Paradise. Muslim scholars differ as to whether they refer to the believing women of this world or a separate creation, with the majority opting for the latter. Houris are analogous to nymphs in Greek polytheism.

Places
  • Huri, Iran, a village in Dizajrud-e Sharqi Rural District, Qaleh Chay District, Ajab Shir County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
  • Huri Daraq, a village in Dikleh Rural District, Hurand District, Ahar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
  • Bibi Huri, a village in Famur Rural District, Jereh and Baladeh District, Kazerun County, Fars Province, Iran

Other uses
  • Houry (surname), a French surname
  • Houry Gebeshian, Armenian-American artistic gymnast


See also
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