Baheejah
Baheejah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Delightful, joyful, radiant”.
| Meaning | Delightful, joyful, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بهيجة |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-jah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Baheejah
Baheejah is one way to write Bahīja, from the root b-h-j. That root describes things that are bright, pleasing and full of joy, the kind that make people glad to see them. The doubled e stands for the long ī sound. The Quran uses the same root for gardens 'full of delight', so the name suggests a beauty that lifts the heart, and Bahija and Bahiga are other forms.
Is Baheejah a Muslim name?
Baheejah (Bahīja) is an Arabic Muslim girls' name for joy and delight. The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).
How popular is Baheejah?
It is used across the Arab world, and the Baheejah spelling is preferred in South Asia and English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Baheejah
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Spellings and variants of Baheejah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baheejah mean?
Baheejah means 'Delightful, joyful, radiant'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Baheejah a Muslim name?
Baheejah (Bahīja) is an Arabic Muslim girls' name for joy and delight. The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).
How do you pronounce Baheejah?
Baheejah is pronounced ba-HEE-jah.
Is Baheejah a boy or girl name?
Baheejah is usually a girl name.