ابتهاج

Ibtihaaj

girlArabic

Ibtihaaj is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joy, delight, rejoicing”.

MeaningJoy, delight, rejoicing
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingابتهاج
Pronunciationib-ti-HAAJ
Arabic rootب ه ج (b-h-j) — joy, delight, splendour
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ibtihaaj

Ibtihaaj spells the Arabic ibtihāj, a verbal noun meaning rejoicing and great happiness. It shares a root with bahja (splendour) and bahīj (radiant). The name gained wide recognition through Ibtihaj Muhammad, the American fencer who in 2016 became the first US Olympian to compete wearing a hijab.

Is Ibtihaaj a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibtihaaj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy and delight.

Where is the name Ibtihaaj used?

Used in the Arab world, Pakistan and among American Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Ibtihaaj

IbtihajEbtehaj

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ibtihaaj mean?

Ibtihaaj means 'Joy, delight, rejoicing'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ibtihaaj a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibtihaaj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy and delight.

How do you write Ibtihaaj in Arabic?

Ibtihaaj is written ابتهاج in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ibtihaaj?

Ibtihaaj is pronounced ib-ti-HAAJ.

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