Zuha

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Pronounced ZOO-hah /ˈzuː.hɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Duha/Zuha, 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a chapter (surah) in the Quran. A luminous, meaning-rich name. We note the Quranic link.Medium

In 30 seconds: A luminous Arabic name: Zuha means 'morning light' (said 'ZOO-hah'). Bright, meaningful, and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Duha/Zuha, 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a chapter (surah) in the Quran. A luminous, meaning-rich name. We note the Quranic link.

U.S. rank (2025)#7883 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zuha (Duha) comes from the Arabic for 'morning light; forenoon brightness,' tied to a chapter of the Quran. For girls it reads as luminous and meaning-rich, rare in the U.S., which we note (said 'ZOO-hah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Zuha is Arabic for 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a Quranic chapter — a luminous, quietly meaningful name, which we note (said 'ZOO-hah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Zuha — Arabic 'morning light'; Quranic chapter name

Variations

DuhaZuhaaZoha

Nicknames

ZuZuzu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuha mean?

Zuha is Arabic for 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a Quranic chapter.

How do you pronounce Zuha?

It's said ZOO-hah /ˈzuː.hɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zuha a boy or girl name?

Zuha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zuha?

Zuha is a rare name in the U.S.