بهية

Bahia

girlArabic

Bahia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, beautiful, splendid”.

MeaningRadiant, beautiful, splendid
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingبهية
Pronunciationba-HEE-yah
Arabic rootب ه و (b-h-w) — beauty, splendour
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Bahia

Bahia is a North African and Egyptian spelling of Bahiyya, meaning radiant or beautiful. In Egypt 'Bahiyya' became a poetic symbol of the country itself through the song Masr Ya Bahiyya. The identical spelling Bahia, a state in Brazil, comes from Portuguese and is unrelated.

Is Bahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahia is a Muslim girl's name, a spelling of Bahiyya, meaning radiant beauty.

Where is the name Bahia used?

Used in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Bahia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bahia mean?

Bahia means 'Radiant, beautiful, splendid'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Bahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahia is a Muslim girl's name, a spelling of Bahiyya, meaning radiant beauty.

How do you write Bahia in Arabic?

Bahia is written بهية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bahia?

Bahia is pronounced ba-HEE-yah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.