Girl's name · Word from the Quran

Duha: meaning and origin

ضحى
Meaning
The bright morning, late forenoon
Arabic
ضحى
Say it
DU-haa
Gender
Girl
Origin
Word from the Quran
Also spelled
Dhuha, Doha
Source
Quran 93:1
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Where it comes from

"By the morning brightness" (Quran 93:1), the opening of Surah 93.

وَٱلضُّحَىٰ

Surah Ad-Dhuhaa, 93:1 · Read it with translation and audio

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Duha mean?

The bright morning, late forenoon.

How do you pronounce Duha?

Say it as DU-haa; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written ضحى.

Is Duha in the Quran?

Yes. It appears in Surah Ad-Dhuhaa (93:1).

Is Duha a boy's or girl's name?

Duha is a girl's name.

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