Zuha
Zuha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Forenoon, morning brightness”.
| Meaning | Forenoon, morning brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | ZOO-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Zuha
Zuha takes its name from ḍuḥā, the clear, bright hours of mid-morning. The same word gives the title of Surat al-Ḍuḥā and names the voluntary prayer Muslims may offer before midday. In Urdu, Persian and Malay the Arabic ḍād comes out as z, hence Zuha, while Arab families tend to write Duha or Doha. Zoha is another popular South Asian spelling.
Is Zuha a Muslim name?
Zuha takes its name from ḍuḥā, a word used in the Quran. Surah 93 begins: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
How popular is Zuha?
It is used in Pakistan, India and Malaysia, while Duha is the usual Arabic form.
Gifts with the name Zuha
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Spellings and variants of Zuha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuha mean?
Zuha means 'Forenoon, morning brightness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zuha a Muslim name?
Zuha takes its name from ḍuḥā, a word used in the Quran. Surah 93 begins: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
How do you pronounce Zuha?
Zuha is pronounced ZOO-hah.
Is Zuha a boy or girl name?
Zuha is usually a girl name.