ناهدة

Naahidah

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Naahidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young woman in bloom; rising”.

MeaningYoung woman in bloom; rising
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingناهدة
PronunciationNAH-hee-dah
Arabic rootن ه د (n-h-d) — to rise, to swell
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Naahidah

Naahidah is a spelling of Arabic Nāhida, which describes a girl reaching young womanhood, from a root meaning 'to rise'. It is sometimes confused with the Persian name Nahid, meaning the planet Venus, but the two have different origins. Nāhida is used in the Arab world, while the Persian Nahid is common in Iran and South Asia.

Is Naahidah a Muslim name?

Yes. Naahidah (Nāhida) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used in Arab and South Asian Muslim families.

Where is the name Naahidah used?

Used in the Levant and Iraq, and as Nahida in South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Naahidah

NahidaNahidahNaheda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naahidah mean?

Naahidah means 'Young woman in bloom; rising'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Naahidah a Muslim name?

Yes. Naahidah (Nāhida) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used in Arab and South Asian Muslim families.

How do you write Naahidah in Arabic?

Naahidah is written ناهدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Naahidah?

Naahidah is pronounced NAH-hee-dah.

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