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Arabic · Girl name

Huda

“guidance”

About the name Huda

Huda is derived from Arabic huda, meaning ‘guidance’, especially guidance from God. The word appears often in the Quran, which describes itself as guidance for the god-fearing. The name is commonly used in Islamic contexts for girls across the Arab world and South Asia. Huda Sha’arawi was an Egyptian feminist who founded the Egyptian Feminist Union in the early twentieth century, and Huda Kattan is a known businesswoman.

Meaning
guidance
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
HU-dah(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Huda

  • Huda Aisha
  • Huda Fatima
  • Huda Zara
  • Huda Leila
  • Huda Nour

Questions about Huda

What does Huda mean?
Huda is an Arabic name meaning "guidance".
How do you pronounce Huda?
Huda is pronounced HU-dah, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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