باهرة

Bahirah

girlArabic

Bahirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Dazzling, brilliant”.

MeaningDazzling, brilliant
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingباهرة
PronunciationBAA-hi-rah
Arabic rootب ه ر (b-h-r) — to dazzle, to shine
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Bahirah

Bahirah (Bāhira) is the feminine of Bāhir, meaning dazzling, radiant or brilliant. It is used for girls in the Arab world and South Asia and among Western Muslims. It should not be confused with Baḥīrā, the name of the Christian monk said to have met the young Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is spelled differently in Arabic.

Is Bahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahirah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning brilliant or dazzling.

Where is the name Bahirah used?

Used in Egypt, the Levant and among English-speaking Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Bahirah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bahirah mean?

Bahirah means 'Dazzling, brilliant'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Bahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahirah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning brilliant or dazzling.

How do you write Bahirah in Arabic?

Bahirah is written باهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bahirah?

Bahirah is pronounced BAA-hi-rah.

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