Girl name
Bahijah name meaning
“joyful, delightful”
Bahijah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning joyful or delightful. It comes from bahīja, the feminine form of bahīj. The source word expresses joy as well as delightful beauty, giving the name a meaning that includes both gladness and something pleasing.
What does Bahijah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Bahijah
From Arabic bahīja, the feminine of bahīj, expressing joy or delightful beauty.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Bahijah in Islam and the Quran
Bahijah 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.
How to pronounce Bahijah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bahidʒah/ |
| Arabic script | بهيجة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦲꦶꦗꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮠᮤᮏᮂ |
Is Bahijah a girl’s name?
Yes, Bahijah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bahijah is rare in our data sample.
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FAQ about the name Bahijah
What is the meaning of Bahijah?
Bahijah means joyful, delightful. From Arabic bahīja, the feminine of bahīj, expressing joy or delightful beauty.
Is Bahijah a girl’s name?
Yes, Bahijah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Bahijah?
Bahijah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Bahijah in the Quran?
Bahijah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Bahijah have?
Bahijah has 3 syllables (Ba-hi-jah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Bahijah?
Bahijah is rare in our data sample.
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