Al-Juhani
A family name (nisba) attributed to the ancient Hijazi tribe of Juhaynah.
- Type
- Tribal nisba
- Attributed to
- Juhaynah
Overview
Al-Juhani (al-Juhanī) is the nisba of the tribe of Juhaynah of the Hijaz. It is an old nisba, borne by narrators and notables in the classical biographical works, and remains widespread in the Hijaz today.
Note
Bearing a tribal nisba does not by itself establish a specific line of descent; families should verify their own documented lineage.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — نسب قضاعة؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09