Boy name
Bahari name meaning
“relating to the sea”
Bahari is a masculine name meaning relating to the sea in its maritime sense. It comes through Malay from Arabic baḥrī, derived from baḥr, meaning sea. The word bahari also has other senses with different histories; this explanation concerns the name's maritime meaning and source.
What does Bahari mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Bahari
In its maritime sense, Bahari comes through Malay from Arabic baḥrī, derived from baḥr, meaning sea. Bahari also has other senses with different histories.
Bahari in Islam and the Quran
Bahari does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Bahari
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bahari, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Syahputra: son of a king
- Nara: human being, person
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Bahari Sosrodjojo Elang
Meaning of each word
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Bahari Arjuna
Meaning of each word
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
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Meaning of each word
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Bahari Wardono
Meaning of each word
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Wardono: growth or increase
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Meaning of each word
- Bahari: relating to the sea
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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How to pronounce Bahari
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bahari/ |
| Arabic script | بحري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦲꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮠᮛᮤ |
Is Bahari a boy’s name?
Yes, Bahari is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bahari ranks #888 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bahari
- Bahri♂Relating to the sea
- Bahar♂♀The wide sea
- Basari♂Relating to sight
- Bohari♂♀From Bukhara
- Buhari♂Originating from the city of Bukhara
- Basri♂Associated with the city of Basra
- Bakar♂A young camel
- Bakri♂Associated with Bakr
- Bachri♂Relating to the sea
- Badri♂Associated with the full moon
- Batara♂Deity
- Buchari♂Originating from the city of Bukhara
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bahari
- Bahari · b. 1960
- Bahari · b. 1965
- Bahari Abdullah
- Bahari Karim
FAQ about the name Bahari
What is the meaning of Bahari?
Bahari means relating to the sea. In its maritime sense, Bahari comes through Malay from Arabic baḥrī, derived from baḥr, meaning sea. Bahari also has other senses with different histories.
Is Bahari a boy’s name?
Yes, Bahari is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bahari?
Bahari is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Bahari in the Quran?
Bahari does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Bahari have?
Bahari has 3 syllables (Ba-ha-ri) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bahari?
Bahari ranks #888 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bahari?
Some ideas: Bahari Syahputra Nara; Bahari Sosrodjojo Elang; Bahari Arjuna.
Famous people named Bahari?
Notable people named Bahari include Bahari, Bahari, Bahari Abdullah.
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