Bakhita
Bakhita is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (Sudanese), from Persian bakht origin, meaning “Fortunate, lucky”.
| Meaning | Fortunate, lucky |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Sudanese), from Persian bakht |
| Written as | بخيتة |
| Pronunciation | ba-KHEE-tah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Sudan, South Sudan, Chad |
Meaning and origin of Bakhita
Bakhita is a name from Sudanese and Chadian Arabic, built on bakht, 'luck', a word that Arabic took from Persian. The male form is Bakhīt, and both express the hope that a child will be fortunate. It is a traditional name in Sudan. Outside the region it is known through Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who became a Catholic saint, but in Sudan it is common among Muslims.
Is Bakhita a Muslim name?
In Sudan and Chad, Bakhita is a traditional Arabic name for girls, meaning lucky, and is common among Muslim families.
How popular is Bakhita?
It is used mainly in Sudan, South Sudan and Chad.
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Spellings and variants of Bakhita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakhita mean?
Bakhita means 'Fortunate, lucky'. It is of Arabic (Sudanese), from Persian bakht origin.
Is Bakhita a Muslim name?
In Sudan and Chad, Bakhita is a traditional Arabic name for girls, meaning lucky, and is common among Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Bakhita?
Bakhita is pronounced ba-KHEE-tah.
Is Bakhita a boy or girl name?
Bakhita is usually a girl name.