Howida
Howida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gentle, soft, tender”.
| Meaning | Gentle, soft, tender |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هويدا |
| Pronunciation | hoo-WAY-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Howida
Howida is how Egyptians spell Huwaydā, a name in diminutive form. It is usually linked with hawāda, meaning gentleness or leniency, from the root h-w-d, to go softly. For this reason it is explained as gentle or soft-mannered. Egyptian parents favoured it greatly around the 1950s and 1960s; the Persian name Hoveyda looks similar but is normally given a different Persian meaning.
Is Howida a Muslim name?
Howida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Egypt.
How popular is Howida?
It is most common in Egypt and Sudan.
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Spellings and variants of Howida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Howida mean?
Howida means 'Gentle, soft, tender'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Howida a Muslim name?
Howida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Egypt.
How do you pronounce Howida?
Howida is pronounced hoo-WAY-dah.
Is Howida a boy or girl name?
Howida is usually a girl name.