Noha
Noha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Intellect, understanding”.
| Meaning | Intellect, understanding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نهى |
| Pronunciation | NOH-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Noha
Noha reflects the Egyptian way of writing the Arabic nuhā, meaning intellect or reason. Its root means to restrain, because good sense is what holds a person back from wrongdoing. In Egypt, where u is often written as o, the name is extremely common. Urdu has a similar-looking word, nauḥa, which is a mourning poem for those martyred at Karbala, so families in South Asia often prefer to spell the name Nuha.
Is Noha a Muslim name?
Noha is an Arabic Muslim name meaning intellect, and its word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
How popular is Noha?
Noha is very common in Egypt and is used throughout the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Noha
- Noha name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Noha baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Noha
Names similar to Noha
More Muslim girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noha mean?
Noha means 'Intellect, understanding'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Noha a Muslim name?
Noha is an Arabic Muslim name meaning intellect, and its word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
How do you pronounce Noha?
Noha is pronounced NOH-hah.
Is Noha a boy or girl name?
Noha is usually a girl name.