The nameHouda
Houda is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "right guidance". In France it was mostly given in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Houda comes from the Arabic huda, "guidance, the right path".
Origin
Arabic. The word appears often in the Quran.
History
Houda appeared in France in the early 1960s and peaked in the mid 1980s.
Popularity of the name Houda
Houda in France
Houda was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 905 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Houda. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Houda in France were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Houda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Houda mean?
Houda comes from the Arabic huda, "guidance, the right path".
What is the origin of the name Houda?
Arabic. The word appears often in the Quran.
Is Houda a girl's or a boy's name?
Houda is a girl's name.