There are several potential sources from which the word "Oorahh" originated. * The term MAY have come from Middle High German of 1580–90 "hurren" meaning "to move fast", which was formed into "hurra" and from which the English "hurry" comes. It is still used in the Netherlands during celebrations in the form of "hoera", as well as in Norway as "hurra". * The term may have come from warriors of Ancient Hun or of Mongolian Empire "hurray" meaning "to move attack" or “appeal for goodness”, which was formed into "(h)urra" in Russian with same meaning, and from which the Mongolia "Uria" (callings or slogans) comes from. “Hurray and Uria” words are used today in Mongolia from the ancient soldiers. * The term may be a variation of 18th century sailors exlamation "huzzah", traditionally said