Bahijah
Bahijah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Delightful, joyful”.
| Meaning | Delightful, joyful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بهيجة |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-jah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Bahijah
Bahijah is a transliteration of Bahīja, a feminine adjective for someone cheerful, joyful and lovely to look at. It grows from bahja, the Arabic word for delight, from the root b-h-j. In Egypt the name is often said as Bahiga. This is because Egyptian Arabic gives the letter jīm a hard g sound, so the same name sounds a little different from Cairo to Damascus.
Is Bahijah a Muslim name?
Bahijah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning joyful and delightful. The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).
How popular is Bahijah?
It is used throughout the Arab world, particularly in Egypt, Syria and North Africa.
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Spellings and variants of Bahijah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahijah mean?
Bahijah means 'Delightful, joyful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bahijah a Muslim name?
Bahijah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning joyful and delightful. The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).
How do you pronounce Bahijah?
Bahijah is pronounced ba-HEE-jah.
Is Bahijah a boy or girl name?
Bahijah is usually a girl name.