Nuha
Nuha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intellect, reason, understanding”.
| Meaning | Intellect, reason, understanding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نهى |
| Pronunciation | NOO-hah |
| Arabic root | ن ه ي (n-h-y) — to forbid, to restrain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nuha
Nuha is the Arabic nuhā, intellect or reason, called so because it restrains a person from foolish or wrong actions. The Quran twice refers to 'those of intelligence' with this word. It is popular across the Arab world and in South Asia, where the spelling Nuha avoids confusion with the Urdu nauha (lament).
Is Nuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Nuha is a Quranic word name meaning intellect, used by Muslim families everywhere.
Is Nuha in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
Where is the name Nuha used?
Common in the Arab world and among South Asian Muslims.
Gifts with the name Nuha
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Spellings and variants of Nuha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuha mean?
Nuha means 'Intellect, reason, understanding'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Nuha is a Quranic word name meaning intellect, used by Muslim families everywhere.
How do you write Nuha in Arabic?
Nuha is written نهى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nuha?
Nuha is pronounced NOO-hah.
Is Nuha mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).