Nouha
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nouha
Nouha is an Arabic name derived from the root word "naha" meaning "to weep" or "to lament," often interpreted as "light" or "illumination" in some contexts, though the weeping etymology is more etymologically grounded.
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Etymology
Nouha is an Arabic name derived from the root word "naha" meaning "to weep" or "to lament," often interpreted as "light" or "illumination" in some contexts, though the weeping etymology is more etymologically grounded. The name is used primarily in Arab and Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical roots in Islamic tradition and Arabic-speaking cultures.
Nouha currently ranks #2,395 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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