بهية

Bahiyah

girlArabic

Bahiyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, radiant, splendid”.

MeaningBeautiful, radiant, splendid
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingبهية
Pronunciationba-HEE-yah
Arabic rootب ه و (b-h-w) — to be beautiful, splendid
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Bahiyah

Bahiyah is a spelling of Bahiyya, from bahāʾ, splendour. It describes a woman of radiant, dignified beauty. In Egypt the name has a special place in popular culture, where 'Bahiyya' was long used in songs as a personification of Egypt itself.

Is Bahiyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahiyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful and radiant.

Where is the name Bahiyah used?

Used in Egypt and the Levant; the Bahiyah spelling is also common in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Spellings and variants of Bahiyah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bahiyah mean?

Bahiyah means 'Beautiful, radiant, splendid'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Bahiyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahiyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful and radiant.

How do you write Bahiyah in Arabic?

Bahiyah is written بهية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bahiyah?

Bahiyah is pronounced ba-HEE-yah.

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