Zuha
Zuha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Forenoon, morning brightness”.
| Meaning | Forenoon, morning brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضحى |
| Pronunciation | ZOO-hah |
| Arabic root | ض ح و (ḍ-ḥ-w) — forenoon, morning brightness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zuha
Zuha is a spelling of the Arabic ḍuḥā, the bright mid-morning hours. It gives its name to Surat al-Ḍuḥā and to the Ḍuḥā prayer offered in the forenoon. The z spelling reflects the way the Arabic ḍād is pronounced in Urdu, Persian and Malay; Arabic speakers write it Duha or Doha. Zoha is another common spelling.
Is Zuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zuha is a Muslim name from the Quranic word ḍuḥā, the morning brightness.
Is Zuha in the Quran?
Surah 93 begins: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).
Where is the name Zuha used?
Used in Pakistan, India and Malaysia; Duha is the usual form in Arab countries.
Gifts with the name Zuha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuha mean?
Zuha means 'Forenoon, morning brightness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zuha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zuha is a Muslim name from the Quranic word ḍuḥā, the morning brightness.
How do you write Zuha in Arabic?
Zuha is written ضحى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zuha?
Zuha is pronounced ZOO-hah.
Is Zuha mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 93 begins: 'By the morning brightness (wa-ḍ-ḍuḥā)' (Quran 93:1).