Bahiyah
Bahiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Splendid, radiant, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Splendid, radiant, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بهية |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Bahiyah
Bahiyah is a spelling of Bahiyya, which comes from bahāʾ, 'splendour', from a root meaning to be beautiful and splendid. It describes a woman whose beauty is bright and dignified. In Egypt the name holds a special place in popular culture. For a long time Egyptian songs used 'Bahiyya' as a personification of the country itself, and the Bahiyah spelling is also common in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Is Bahiyah a Muslim name?
Bahiyah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beautiful and radiant.
How popular is Bahiyah?
It is used in Egypt and the Levant, and the Bahiyah spelling is also common in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Spellings and variants of Bahiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahiyah mean?
Bahiyah means 'Splendid, radiant, beautiful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bahiyah a Muslim name?
Bahiyah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beautiful and radiant.
How do you pronounce Bahiyah?
Bahiyah is pronounced ba-HEE-yah.
Is Bahiyah a boy or girl name?
Bahiyah is usually a girl name.