Zoha
Zoha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Morning light, forenoon brightness”.
| Meaning | Morning light, forenoon brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | ZOH-hah |
| Arabic root | ض ح و (ḍ-ḥ-w) — forenoon, morning brightness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zoha
Zoha is the South Asian spelling of the Arabic ḍuḥā, the bright part of the morning after sunrise. The name is closely tied to Surat al-Ḍuḥā, the 93rd chapter of the Quran, and to the voluntary Ḍuḥā prayer. Urdu speakers pronounce the Arabic ḍād as z, which explains the spelling Zoha; in Arabic it is Duha or Doha.
Is Zoha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zoha is a Muslim name from the Arabic ḍuḥā, the morning brightness by which God swears in the Quran.
Is Zoha in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens with it: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
Where is the name Zoha used?
Very popular in Pakistan and India; Arabic speakers usually use Duha or Doha.
Gifts with the name Zoha
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Spellings and variants of Zoha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoha mean?
Zoha means 'Morning light, forenoon brightness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zoha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zoha is a Muslim name from the Arabic ḍuḥā, the morning brightness by which God swears in the Quran.
How do you write Zoha in Arabic?
Zoha is written ضحى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zoha?
Zoha is pronounced ZOH-hah.
Is Zoha mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 93 opens with it: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).