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Aha is an interjection used to express discovery, realization, or surprise after understanding something. It is commonly written as aha or ah-ha and appears across languages and contexts, often signaling a moment of insight or the culmination of problem solving.

A-ha is also the name of a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in 1982. The group achieved international fame with the 1984 hit “Take On Me,” noted for its distinctive music video. A-ha has released multiple albums and remained influential in 1980s pop music.

AHA is an acronym that stands for several organizations, depending on context. Examples include the American Heart Association, the American Historical Association, and the Australian Hotels Association. Other entities may share the same abbreviation, so the intended meaning is typically clarified by domain or geography.

Aha! is a brand used by a software company that offers a product roadmapping and project-management platform, marketed under the name Aha!. The platform is designed to help product teams plan strategy, organize features, and coordinate releases, with the goal of aligning stakeholders and accelerating development.

In psychology and cognitive science, an “aha moment” refers to the sudden realization that resolves a problem or yields a new understanding. This experience is often accompanied by a sense of certainty or satisfaction and is associated with insight-based problem solving and creativity.