Doha
Doha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Forenoon; bright morning light”.
| Meaning | Forenoon; bright morning light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | DOH-hah |
| Arabic root | ض ح و (ḍ-ḥ-w) — forenoon, morning light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Doha
Doha is a common Egyptian and Levantine spelling of Ḍuḥā, the bright part of the morning after sunrise. It is the name of Surah al-Ḍuḥā, which begins with an oath by the morning light and reassures the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Doha is also the name of the capital of Qatar, which has a different spelling in Arabic (al-Dawḥa).
Is Doha a Muslim name?
Yes. Doha is a Muslim name taken from the Quranic word al-Ḍuḥā, the morning light.
Is Doha in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens: 'By the morning brightness (wal-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
Where is the name Doha used?
Popular in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Doha
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Spellings and variants of Doha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Doha mean?
Doha means 'Forenoon; bright morning light'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Doha a Muslim name?
Yes. Doha is a Muslim name taken from the Quranic word al-Ḍuḥā, the morning light.
How do you write Doha in Arabic?
Doha is written ضحى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Doha?
Doha is pronounced DOH-hah.
Is Doha mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens: 'By the morning brightness (wal-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).