Nuha
Nuha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Intellect, reason, understanding”.
| Meaning | Intellect, reason, understanding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نهى |
| Pronunciation | NOO-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nuha
Nuha is the Arabic nuhā, meaning intellect or reason. The word comes from a root meaning to restrain, since good sense keeps a person away from foolish or harmful deeds. The Quran uses it twice in the phrase those of intelligence. It is popular across Arab countries and with South Asian Muslims, who like this spelling because it avoids any mix-up with the Urdu nauha, a lament.
Is Nuha a Muslim name?
Nuha is a word from the Quran meaning intellect, which says: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
How popular is Nuha?
Nuha is common in the Arab world and among South Asian Muslims.
Gifts with the name Nuha
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Spellings and variants of Nuha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuha mean?
Nuha means 'Intellect, reason, understanding'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nuha a Muslim name?
Nuha is a word from the Quran meaning intellect, which says: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
How do you pronounce Nuha?
Nuha is pronounced NOO-hah.
Is Nuha a boy or girl name?
Nuha is usually a girl name.