Bahia
Bahia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, beautiful, splendid”.
| Meaning | Radiant, beautiful, splendid |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بهية |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ب 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.