نهى

Nouha

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Nouha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intellect, wisdom, reason”.

MeaningIntellect, wisdom, reason
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنهى
PronunciationNOO-hah
Arabic rootن ه ي (n-h-y) — to forbid, to restrain
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nouha

Nouha is a French-style spelling of Nuhā, the plural of nuhya, 'intellect' — so called because reason restrains a person from wrongdoing. The Quran uses the phrase ulī al-nuhā, 'people of understanding'. The name is popular in Egypt, the Levant and North Africa, where it is also written Noha.

Is Nouha a Muslim name?

Yes. Nouha (Nuhā) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'intellect' or 'wisdom', a word found in the Quran.

Is Nouha in the Quran?

'Indeed in that are signs for those of understanding (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).

Where is the name Nouha used?

Common in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon.

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Spellings and variants of Nouha

NohaNuhaNohaaNouhaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nouha mean?

Nouha means 'Intellect, wisdom, reason'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nouha a Muslim name?

Yes. Nouha (Nuhā) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'intellect' or 'wisdom', a word found in the Quran.

How do you write Nouha in Arabic?

Nouha is written نهى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nouha?

Nouha is pronounced NOO-hah.

Is Nouha mentioned in the Quran?

'Indeed in that are signs for those of understanding (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).

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