Bahijah
Bahijah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joyful, delightful”.
| Meaning | Joyful, delightful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بهيجة |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-jah |
| Arabic root | ب ه ج (b-h-j) — to be joyful, delightful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bahijah
Bahijah is the transliteration of Bahīja, a feminine adjective meaning joyful, cheerful and pleasing to see. It comes from bahja, delight. In Egypt the name is often pronounced Bahiga, reflecting the Egyptian hard g for jīm.
Is Bahijah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahijah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joyful and delightful.
Is Bahijah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).
Where is the name Bahijah used?
Used throughout the Arab world, especially in Egypt, Syria and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahijah mean?
Bahijah means 'Joyful, delightful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bahijah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahijah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joyful and delightful.
How do you write Bahijah in Arabic?
Bahijah is written بهيجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bahijah?
Bahijah is pronounced ba-HEE-jah.
Is Bahijah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'gardens of delight' (ḥadāʾiqa dhāta bahja) (Quran 27:60).