ناهدة

Nahida

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Nahida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young woman in bloom; rising, aspiring”.

MeaningYoung woman in bloom; rising, aspiring
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 Nahida

Nahida is an Arabic name traditionally describing a young woman in the bloom of youth; the root also carries the sense of rising up. It was a fashionable name in the mid-20th century in the Arab world, Bangladesh and Azerbaijan. In Persian and Urdu the similar-sounding Nāhīd means the planet Venus and is spelled differently.

Is Nahida a Muslim name?

Yes. Nahida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Bangladesh and the Arab world.

Where is the name Nahida used?

Used in Bangladesh, the Levant, Iraq and Azerbaijan.

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Spellings and variants of Nahida

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nahida mean?

Nahida means 'Young woman in bloom; rising, aspiring'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nahida a Muslim name?

Yes. Nahida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, especially in Bangladesh and the Arab world.

How do you write Nahida in Arabic?

Nahida is written ناهدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nahida?

Nahida is pronounced NAH-hee-dah.

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