بهيجة

Behija

girlBosnian form of Arabic Bahija

Behija is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joyful, delightful, radiant”.

MeaningJoyful, delightful, radiant
GenderGirl
OriginBosnian form of Arabic Bahija
Arabic spellingبهيجة
PronunciationBEH-hee-yah
Arabic rootب ه ج (b-h-j) — joy, delight
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Behija

Behija is the Bosnian form of Bahīja, meaning joyful or delightful; in Bosnian spelling j stands for a y sound, and the a has shifted to e as in Turkish Behice. It is a traditional Bosniak girl's name, like Emina, Hatidža and Merima. The original Arabic name means one who brings joy and delight.

Is Behija a Muslim name?

Yes. Behija is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of Bahija, meaning joyful.

Where is the name Behija used?

Used among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sandžak.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Behija mean?

Behija means 'Joyful, delightful, radiant'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Bahija.

Is Behija a Muslim name?

Yes. Behija is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of Bahija, meaning joyful.

How do you write Behija in Arabic?

Behija is written بهيجة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Behija?

Behija is pronounced BEH-hee-yah.

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