Ruhana
Ruhana is a feminine given name used across several cultures with Muslim and South Asian influences. The most common etymology traces to the Arabic word ruh, meaning "soul" or "spirit," with the feminine suffix -ana, a productive element in names in Persian, Urdu, and related languages. In these contexts, Ruhana is often interpreted as a reference to inner life or spirituality.
The name is found among speakers of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, and Malay in Indonesia and Malaysia,
Ruhana is typically given to girls at birth, and as with many Arabic- and Persian-derived names, it
In cultural usage, Ruhana has appeared in literature and media in regions where Arabic- and Persian-derived