Girl name
Lahza name meaning
“a fleeting instant, a brief moment”
Lahza means “a fleeting instant” or “a brief moment.” It comes from Arabic laḥẓa, a word connected with looking or glancing. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the familiar image of an instant passing in the blink of an eye, linking time with a glance.
What does Lahza mean?
A fleeting instant, a brief moment
In Turkish: kısacık an, bir göz açımı
Lahza evokes a very brief span of time and has a distinctly literary tone in Turkish. The expression bir lahza emphasizes a short pause or an instant passing in the blink of an eye. As a name, its imagery centers on a fleeting moment rather than an extended period.
Origin of the name Lahza
From Arabic laḥẓa, “an instant.” It is related to the Arabic root l-ḥ-ẓ, associated with looking or casting a glance.
How to pronounce Lahza
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lahza/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لحظه |
| Arabic | لحظة |
Is Lahza a girl’s name?
Yes, Lahza is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lahza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lahza
Names with related meanings
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- Esila♀Late afternoon
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- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
FAQ about the name Lahza
What is the meaning of Lahza?
Lahza means “a fleeting instant, a brief moment”. From Arabic laḥẓa, “an instant.” It is related to the Arabic root l-ḥ-ẓ, associated with looking or casting a glance.
Is Lahza a girl’s name?
Yes, Lahza is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lahza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lahza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lahza?
Lahza is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lahza have?
Lahza has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Lahza?
Lahza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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