Bahija
Bahija is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joyful, delightful, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Joyful, delightful, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بهيجة |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-jah |
| Arabic root | ب ه ج (b-h-j) — joy, delight |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bahija
Bahija (Bahīja) means joyful, delightful or pleasing to look at, from bahja, joy. It is a classic girl's name in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and the Levant. Turkish uses Behice and Bosnian Behija, and the Egyptian form is Bahiga.
Is Bahija a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahija is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning joyful and delightful.
Is Bahija in the Quran?
The root occurs in 'and caused to grow therein every delightful kind' (Quran 50:7).
Where is the name Bahija used?
Common in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria and Lebanon.
Gifts with the name Bahija
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Spellings and variants of Bahija
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahija mean?
Bahija means 'Joyful, delightful, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bahija a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahija is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning joyful and delightful.
How do you write Bahija in Arabic?
Bahija is written بهيجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bahija?
Bahija is pronounced ba-HEE-jah.
Is Bahija mentioned in the Quran?
The root occurs in 'and caused to grow therein every delightful kind' (Quran 50:7).