Duha
Duha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Late-morning sunlight”.
| Meaning | Late-morning sunlight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | DOO-hah |
| Arabic root | ض ح و (ḍ-ḥ-w) — forenoon, to appear in sunlight |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Duha
Duha (ḍuḥā) is the bright part of the morning after sunrise, when the sun is well up. It gives its name to Surat al-Ḍuḥā, the 93rd chapter of the Quran, and to the voluntary Ḍuḥā prayer offered in the late morning. As a name it suggests brightness and new beginnings.
Is Duha a Muslim name?
Yes. Duha is an Arabic Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where a whole surah is named after it.
Is Duha in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens with the oath 'By the morning brightness (al-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
Where is the name Duha used?
Used throughout the Arab world and among South Asian Muslims, sometimes spelled Zuha in Urdu.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Duha mean?
Duha means 'Late-morning sunlight'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Duha a Muslim name?
Yes. Duha is an Arabic Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where a whole surah is named after it.
How do you write Duha in Arabic?
Duha is written ضحى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Duha?
Duha is pronounced DOO-hah.
Is Duha mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens with the oath 'By the morning brightness (al-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).