Bahaa
Bahaa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Splendour, brilliance, beauty”.
| Meaning | Splendour, brilliance, beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بهاء |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAA |
| Arabic root | ب ه و (b-h-w) — to be beautiful, splendid |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bahaa
Bahaa (Bahāʾ) means splendour, radiance and dignified beauty. It is often the first part of honorific compounds such as Bahāʾ al-Dīn, 'splendour of the faith', borne by many medieval scholars and Sufis, including Bahāʾ al-Dīn Naqshband, after whom the Naqshbandi order is named. Today it is a common standalone name in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Bahaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahaa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning splendour, familiar from compounds like Bahauddin.
Where is the name Bahaa used?
Very common in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq; Bahauddin and Bahaddin are found in South and Central Asia and Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Bahaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahaa mean?
Bahaa means 'Splendour, brilliance, beauty'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bahaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahaa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning splendour, familiar from compounds like Bahauddin.
How do you write Bahaa in Arabic?
Bahaa is written بهاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bahaa?
Bahaa is pronounced bah-HAA.