Bahaa
Bahaa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Brilliance, splendour, beauty”.
| Meaning | Brilliance, splendour, beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بهاء |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Bahaa
Bahaa, or Bahāʾ, means splendour, radiance and a dignified kind of beauty. It frequently opens honorific compounds such as Bahāʾ al-Dīn, 'splendour of the faith'. Many medieval scholars and Sufis carried that title, among them Bahāʾ al-Dīn Naqshband, who gave his name to the Naqshbandi order. Today Bahaa is a common name on its own in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Bahaa a Muslim name?
Bahaa is an Arabic Muslim name for splendour, well known from compounds such as Bahauddin.
How popular is Bahaa?
It is very common in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq, while Bahauddin and Bahaddin appear in South and Central Asia and Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Bahaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahaa mean?
Bahaa means 'Brilliance, splendour, beauty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bahaa a Muslim name?
Bahaa is an Arabic Muslim name for splendour, well known from compounds such as Bahauddin.
How do you pronounce Bahaa?
Bahaa is pronounced bah-HAA.
Is Bahaa a boy or girl name?
Bahaa is usually a boy name.