Zoha
Zoha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Morning light, forenoon brightness”.
| Meaning | Morning light, forenoon brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | ZOH-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Zoha
Zoha comes from the Arabic ḍuḥā, the radiant stretch of morning once the sun is up. Muslims know the word from Surat al-Ḍuḥā, the Quran's 93rd chapter, and from the optional Ḍuḥā prayer offered at that hour. In Urdu the Arabic ḍād is sounded as z, which is how the spelling Zoha came about, whereas Arabic speakers say Duha or Doha. Other spellings include Zuha and Dhuha.
Is Zoha a Muslim name?
Zoha is a Muslim name taken from ḍuḥā, the morning light that God swears by in the Quran. Surah 93 opens with it: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
How popular is Zoha?
It is very popular in Pakistan and India, while Arabic speakers tend to use Duha or Doha.
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Spellings and variants of Zoha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoha mean?
Zoha means 'Morning light, forenoon brightness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zoha a Muslim name?
Zoha is a Muslim name taken from ḍuḥā, the morning light that God swears by in the Quran. Surah 93 opens with it: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
How do you pronounce Zoha?
Zoha is pronounced ZOH-hah.
Is Zoha a boy or girl name?
Zoha is usually a girl name.