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Minha: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a gift”

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منحہ

مِنْحَة

Minha (منحہ, Arabic مِنْحَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “a gift”. It comes from the Arabic root م ن ح. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, م ن ح.

Minha at a glance

Meaning: a gift
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: min-ha
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Minha

In English: a gift
اردو میں معنی: عطیہ، تحفہ

Origin and history of Minha

Lane gives minḥah as a gift, originally a she-camel lent for her milk. Manha is a common Pakistani pronunciation.

Rootم ن ح

How to say and write Minha

Say it: min-ha2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Minha
Urdu: منحہ
Original script: مِنْحَة
Other spellings: Manha · Minhah
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Minha

What does the name Minha mean?

Minha means “a gift”. In Urdu: عطیہ، تحفہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Minha a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Minha is a girl’s name.

Is Minha a Muslim name?

Yes. Minha is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives minḥah as a gift, originally a she-camel lent for her milk. Manha is a common Pakistani pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Minha?

Say it “min-ha”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Minha in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Minha is written منحہ. In its original script: مِنْحَة.

What are other spellings of Minha?

Minha is also spelled Manha, Minhah.

Is the meaning of Minha verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.