Dhuha
Dhuha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Morning brightness, forenoon”.
| Meaning | Morning brightness, forenoon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Arabic spelling | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | DOO-hah |
| Arabic root | ض ح و (ḍ-ḥ-w) — forenoon, morning light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dhuha
Dhuha (ḍuḥā) is the bright part of the morning after sunrise, when the sun is well up. It is the title of Surah 93 of the Quran, which opens with an oath by the morning light and was revealed to comfort the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The voluntary ṣalāt al-ḍuḥā prayer is also named after this time of day.
Is Dhuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Dhuha is a Quranic name, the title of Surah al-Ḍuḥā, and is a well-loved Muslim girl's name.
Is Dhuha in the Quran?
Surah 93 begins with the oath 'By the morning brightness (al-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
Where is the name Dhuha used?
Used across the Muslim world; written Duha in the Arab world and Zuha in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Dhuha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhuha mean?
Dhuha means 'Morning brightness, forenoon'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).
Is Dhuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Dhuha is a Quranic name, the title of Surah al-Ḍuḥā, and is a well-loved Muslim girl's name.
How do you write Dhuha in Arabic?
Dhuha is written ضحى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dhuha?
Dhuha is pronounced DOO-hah.
Is Dhuha mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 93 begins with the oath 'By the morning brightness (al-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).