Bahiyya
Bahiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, radiant”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بهية |
| Pronunciation | ba-HEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ب ه و (b-h-w) — to be beautiful, splendid |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bahiyya
Bahiyya is the feminine adjective from bahāʾ, splendour and brilliance, and means radiant or resplendent. A well-known modern bearer is Bahia Hariri, the Lebanese politician. In Turkish the name appears as Behiye, and in North Africa it is often written Bahia.
Is Bahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahiyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beautiful and radiant.
Where is the name Bahiyya used?
Found in Lebanon, Egypt and North Africa, where Bahia is the usual French-influenced spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahiyya mean?
Bahiyya means 'Beautiful, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahiyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beautiful and radiant.
How do you write Bahiyya in Arabic?
Bahiyya is written بهية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bahiyya?
Bahiyya is pronounced ba-HEE-yah.