Badiya
Badiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wonderful, marvellous, unique”.
| Meaning | Wonderful, marvellous, unique |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بديعة |
| Pronunciation | bah-DEE-ah |
| Arabic root | ب د ع (b-d-ʿ) — to originate, to create something new |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Badiya
Badiya is usually a spelling of Badīʿa, the feminine of badīʿ, meaning wonderful, original or without equal. The same root gives al-Badīʿ, the Originator, a name of God, and ʿilm al-badīʿ, the classical Arabic art of rhetorical ornament. The well-known Egyptian performer Badia Masabni carried the name. Some families instead intend Bādiya, 'desert', so spelling in Arabic is worth confirming.
Is Badiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Badiya (Badīʿa) is an Arabic name with a good meaning, wonderful or unique, and is used by Muslim families in the Arab world.
Is Badiya in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Originator of the heavens and the earth' (badīʿ al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ) (Quran 2:117).
Where is the name Badiya used?
Found in Egypt, the Levant and North Africa, usually spelled Badia or Badiaa.
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Spellings and variants of Badiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badiya mean?
Badiya means 'Wonderful, marvellous, unique'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Badiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Badiya (Badīʿa) is an Arabic name with a good meaning, wonderful or unique, and is used by Muslim families in the Arab world.
How do you write Badiya in Arabic?
Badiya is written بديعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Badiya?
Badiya is pronounced bah-DEE-ah.
Is Badiya mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Originator of the heavens and the earth' (badīʿ al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ) (Quran 2:117).