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Zoha

Girl name · 55 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zoha: 55 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2012.

From Arabic origins, Zoha means "morning light" or "splendour" and is linked to the word for the forenoon period after sunrise, evoking brightness and new beginnings. A prominent bearer was the 8th-century Sufi mystic Zoha, known for her wisdom, while more recently Zoha Sarwar has gained recognition as a Scottish-born poet and activist. The name shares its root with the Islamic Duha prayer, offered after sunrise. Though less common in Scotland, Zoha has seen gentle and steady use since the late 20th century, particularly among families with South Asian heritage, making it a lyrical choice that bridges cultures with its luminous meaning.