Huda
GirlArabic · Arabic /ˈhu.daː/: two syllables, a short u and a longer final a; the h is pronounced.
Huda pairs the Arabic meaning of guidance with a brief, gentle sound and an unadorned shape.
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
Arabic /ˈhu.daː/: two syllables, a short u and a longer final a; the h is pronounced.
Guidance; right guidance.
Huda is an Arabic feminine name meaning “guidance”. It names the idea of being shown the right way, rather than literally a woman who guides. The word also occurs in the Quran, including at the beginning of surah 2, where it describes guidance. This connection to Islamic vocabulary adds a spiritual dimension to its meaning. In Arabic it is written هدى. Its two syllables open lightly and finish on a longer a, which can give it a gentle, measured feel. Huda may appeal if you like a name that carries a substantial idea without an elaborate sound. Hoda and Houda are other Latin spellings you may encounter.
Etymology: From Arabic hudā (هُدَى), the noun for guidance, related to hadā, “to guide”.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank1,739
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Arabic
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