Badiya
Badiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Unique, wonderful, marvellous”.
| Meaning | Unique, wonderful, marvellous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بديعة |
| Pronunciation | bah-DEE-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Badiya
Badiya is most often a spelling of Badīʿa, the feminine of badīʿ, meaning original, wonderful or matchless. The same root gives al-Badīʿ, the Originator, as a name of God, and also names the classical Arabic art of rhetorical ornament. The Egyptian performer Badia Masabni bore the name. Because some families instead mean Bādiya, 'desert', it is worth checking which Arabic spelling a family intends.
Is Badiya a Muslim name?
With its lovely meaning of wonderful or unique, Badiya (Badīʿa) is used by Muslim families across the Arab world. The root appears in 'Originator of the heavens and the earth' (badīʿ al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ) (Quran 2:117).
How popular is Badiya?
It is found in Egypt, the Levant and North Africa, usually written Badia or Badiaa.
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Spellings and variants of Badiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badiya mean?
Badiya means 'Unique, wonderful, marvellous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Badiya a Muslim name?
With its lovely meaning of wonderful or unique, Badiya (Badīʿa) is used by Muslim families across the Arab world. The root appears in 'Originator of the heavens and the earth' (badīʿ al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ) (Quran 2:117).
How do you pronounce Badiya?
Badiya is pronounced bah-DEE-ah.
Is Badiya a boy or girl name?
Badiya is usually a girl name.