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Huda

/HOO-dah/

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Meaning

Right guidance

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ų‡Ø¯Ų‰
Urdu ہدہ
Persian Ų‡Ø¯ÛŒ
Bengali āĻšā§āĻĻāĻž
Pashto Ų‡ŲˆØ¯Ø§

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Huda stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Right guidance', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Huda has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Huda comes from the Arabic root h-d-y, meaning "to guide." It is translated as "guidance," a central Quranic concept - the Quran itself opens by describing itself as "huda" for those who are conscious of Allah (2:2).

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Etymology

From the Arabic root Ų‡-د-؊ (h-d-y, 'to guide'). Huda means 'guidance.'

Islamic Significance

Huda (guidance) is one of the central themes of the Quran, which describes itself as guidance for humanity.

Quranic Connection

The opening of Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah) describes the Quran itself as 'huda for the God-conscious.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.