Unisex name
Duha name meaning
“the forenoon”
Duha is a name used for boys and girls, meaning “the forenoon”, from Arabic ḍuḥā. The source word describes the morning period after the sun has risen. Besides supplying the given name, the word also appears in the name of the Quranic chapter Ad-Duha.
What does Duha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Duha
From Arabic ḍuḥā, the morning period after the sun has risen. It also names the Quranic chapter Ad-Duha.
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Duha in Islam and the Quran
Duha does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والضحى) does, for example in QS Ad-Duha [93]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Duha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Duha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Duha: the forenoon
- Abdur: servant of; part of a compound name
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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Meaning of each word
- Duha: the forenoon
- Nuryaman: light
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
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Duha Abdur
Meaning of each word
- Duha: the forenoon
- Abdur: servant of; part of a compound name
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Meaning of each word
- Turmuzi: originating from the city of Termez
- Duha: the forenoon
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Duha Sodik
Meaning of each word
- Duha: the forenoon
- Sodik: truthful, honest
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Meaning of each word
- Duha: the forenoon
- Mokhamad: much praised
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
How to pronounce Duha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /duha/ |
| Arabic script | ضحى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦸꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮥᮠ |
Is Duha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Duha is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Duha ranks #396 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Duha
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
FAQ about the name Duha
What is the meaning of Duha?
Duha means the forenoon. From Arabic ḍuḥā, the morning period after the sun has risen. It also names the Quranic chapter Ad-Duha.
Is Duha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Duha is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Duha?
Duha is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Duha in the Quran?
Duha does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والضحى) does, for example in QS Ad-Duha [93]: 1.
How many syllables does Duha have?
Duha has 2 syllables (Du-ha) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Duha?
Duha ranks #396 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Duha?
Some ideas: Duha Abdur Rokib; Duha Nuryaman Riyan; Duha Abdur.
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