Islamic Feminine Names

Rohana

ro-HAH-nah

Pronunciation: ro-HAH-nah

روحانة — مَتَعَلِّقَةٌ بِالرُّوحِ، روحانيّة

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Origin

Malay/Indonesian (via Arabic root)

Meaning

Spiritual, related to 'rūḥ' (spirit/soul); a Malay/Indonesian feminine name derived via Arabic rūḥ (روح) and the adjective rūḥānī/rūḥāna.

Thematic Cluster

Names Meaning Spirit/Soul

Islamic Status

Historically Attested

Verification

Needs Review

Quality Score

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Religious Confidence

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Letters

Meaning Urdu

روحانی، باطنی، مربوط به روح

Meaning Arabic

روحانة — مَتَعَلِّقَةٌ بِالرُّوحِ، روحانيّة

Rohana is a historically attested feminine name in Malay/Indonesian contexts, best known from figures such as Rohana Kudus (late 19th–20th c.), a pioneering Indonesian journalist. Linguistically it connects to the Arabic root rūḥ (روح, 'spirit') and adjective forms such as rūḥānī (روحاني, 'spiritual') or rūḥāna/روحانة, yielding the Malay/Indonesian Rohana to mean 'spiritual' or 'of the soul'. The name is used across Southeast Asian Muslim communities as a poetic, slightly rare choice. For related forms and semantic kinship see [[Ruhani]] and [[Ruhan]]; the name is not a Quranic proper noun but rests on well-attested Arabic vocabulary adopted into Malay naming practice.

FAQs

Is Rohana an Islamic name?

Yes. Rohana is used among Muslim communities, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, and derives from Arabic rūḥ (روح, 'spirit'), making it suitable in Islamic cultural contexts.

Are there historical figures named Rohana?

Yes. A notable historical bearer is Rohana Kudus (1884–1972), an early Indonesian journalist—confirming the name's historical attestation in Southeast Asia.

Does Rohana appear in the Qur'an?

No. Rohana as a proper name does not appear in the Qur'an; it is formed from Arabic vocabulary (rūḥ, 'spirit') and adopted into Malay/Indonesian onomastics.

What is the meaning of Rohana in Urdu and Arabic?

In Urdu Rohana is understood as 'روحانی' or 'باطنی' (spiritual, of the soul). In Arabic the analogous form is روحانة, signifying relation to the spirit or spirituality.

Is Rohana common or rare?

Rohana is uncommon outside Southeast Asia; within Malay/Indonesian contexts it is established but remains relatively rare and poetic compared with mainstream names.

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