جهينة

Juhaynah

girlArabic

Juhaynah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of the Arab tribe Juhayna”.

MeaningName of the Arab tribe Juhayna
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingجهينة
Pronunciationjoo-HAY-nah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Juhaynah

Juhaynah (Juhayna) is the name of an old Arabian tribe from the Hijaz, many of whose members embraced Islam in the Prophet's ﷺ lifetime and settled around Madinah. It is a diminutive form, and in modern times it is also given as a girl's name. It appears in the well-known Arabic proverb 'wa ʿinda Juhaynata al-khabaru al-yaqīn', 'and with Juhayna lies the sure news', used of someone who knows the real story.

Is Juhaynah a Muslim name?

Yes. Juhaynah is an Arabic name connected to the early Muslim tribe of Juhayna. It is used as a girl's name mainly in the Arab world.

Where is the name Juhaynah used?

Used as a girl's name in Egypt, the Levant and the Gulf, usually spelled Juhaina or Juhayna.

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Spellings and variants of Juhaynah

JuhaynaJuhainaJuhainah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juhaynah mean?

Juhaynah means 'Name of the Arab tribe Juhayna'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Juhaynah a Muslim name?

Yes. Juhaynah is an Arabic name connected to the early Muslim tribe of Juhayna. It is used as a girl's name mainly in the Arab world.

How do you write Juhaynah in Arabic?

Juhaynah is written جهينة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Juhaynah?

Juhaynah is pronounced joo-HAY-nah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.