Nouhaila
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nouhaila
Nouhaila is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nuh" relating to light or brightness, with the suffix "-aila" common in Arabic feminine names, meaning "luminous" or "radiant." The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim-majority countries, particularly in Morocco and the broader Maghreb region, with roots in Islamic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Nouhaila is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nuh" relating to light or brightness, with the suffix "-aila" common in Arabic feminine names, meaning "luminous" or "radiant." The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim-majority countries, particularly in Morocco and the broader Maghreb region, with roots in Islamic naming traditions.
Nouhaila currently ranks #2,320 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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