Duha

In Arabic: دُحَى

Duha: the time after Fajr when the day brightens—radiating the gentle light of the desert and early activity.

الدُّحى: وقتُ ارتفاع النهار بعد الفجر، وفيه رِقّة ضوء الصحراء واتساع الحركة.

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    دُحَى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm دُحَى.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Duha mean?
Duha: the time after Fajr when the day brightens—radiating the gentle light of the desert and early activity.
Is Duha a boy or a girl name?
Duha is a girl name.
How is Duha written in English?
Duha in Arabic: دُحَى.
Does Duha fit the father's name?
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