نصوحا

Nasuha

girlArabic (Quranic)

Nasuha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sincere, pure (of repentance)”.

MeaningSincere, pure (of repentance)
GenderGirl
OriginArabic (Quranic)
Arabic spellingنصوحا
Pronunciationnah-SOO-hah
Arabic rootن ص ح (n-ṣ-ḥ) — to be sincere, pure
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nasuha

Nasuha comes from the Quranic phrase tawbatan naṣūḥā, 'sincere repentance', a repentance that is pure and is not broken afterwards. Malay-speaking Muslims adopted it as a girl's name, often as Nur Nasuha. The word is an intensive adjective from the same root as naṣīḥa (sincere advice).

Is Nasuha a Muslim name?

Yes. Nasuha is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic phrase about sincere repentance, and it is especially popular in Malaysia.

Is Nasuha in the Quran?

It appears in the verse 'O you who believe, turn to Allah in sincere repentance (tawbatan nasuha)' (Quran 66:8).

Where is the name Nasuha used?

Popular among Malay Muslims in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, often in compounds like Nur Nasuha.

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Spellings and variants of Nasuha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nasuha mean?

Nasuha means 'Sincere, pure (of repentance)'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).

Is Nasuha a Muslim name?

Yes. Nasuha is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic phrase about sincere repentance, and it is especially popular in Malaysia.

How do you write Nasuha in Arabic?

Nasuha is written نصوحا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nasuha?

Nasuha is pronounced nah-SOO-hah.

Is Nasuha mentioned in the Quran?

It appears in the verse 'O you who believe, turn to Allah in sincere repentance (tawbatan nasuha)' (Quran 66:8).

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