Boy name
Bahri name meaning
“relating to the sea”
Bahri is a boy’s name of Arabic origin meaning relating to the sea. It comes from baḥrī, an adjective derived from the Arabic word baḥr, meaning sea. The name also has the spelling variants Bachri and Bakhri, which retain the same underlying meaning and Arabic source.
What does Bahri 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 Bahri
From Arabic baḥrī, an adjective derived from baḥr, meaning sea.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Bahri in Islam and the Quran
Bahri 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 Bahri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bahri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Bahri as a first name
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Interpretation
May the ability to guard and care for the sea increase.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Zidni: increase for me
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Bahri Khalil
Interpretation
May one become a close and cherished friend of the sea.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May the sea provide sustenance and an opening toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Interpretation
May faithfulness grow naturally in a life near the sea.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Interpretation
May truth open the way to victory in life at sea.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May a young man feel gratitude for life within the sea.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Bahri Reza
Interpretation
May life near the sea be filled with acceptance and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
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Interpretation
May a generous person find repeated success upon the sea.Meaning of each word
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
Bahri as a middle name
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Interpretation
May knowledge of the sea bring safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
May patience and an open heart guide a path across the sea.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Sabil: way or path
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Interpretation
May victory and an elevated position accompany life at sea.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Interpretation
May one guard the sea with a naturally watchful spirit.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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Interpretation
May a watchful guardian of the sea ward off danger.Meaning of each word
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Interpretation
May goodness and faithfulness accompany a life near the sea.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Interpretation
May the sea become a picture of light and abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Nuryaman: light
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May victory at sea open the way to honoring others.Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Bahri: relating to the sea
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
Bahri as a last name
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Interpretation
May honesty elevate one's standing in a life near the sea.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Qodir Bahri
Interpretation
May one have the ability to live alongside the sea.Meaning of each word
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Raji Bahri
Interpretation
May one always hold hope in a life near the sea.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Hafizh Bahri
Interpretation
May one become a guardian caring for the sea and its life.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Raihan Bahri
Interpretation
May life beside the sea be fragrant like an aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Hasanul Bahri
Interpretation
May life near the sea be filled with goodness and beauty.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Mubarak Bahri
Interpretation
May a life beside the sea always be richly blessed.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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Tamami Bahri
Interpretation
May life beside the sea feel whole and complete.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Bahri: relating to the sea
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How to pronounce Bahri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bahri/ |
| Arabic script | بحري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦃꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮂᮛᮤ |
Is Bahri a boy’s name?
Yes, Bahri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bahri ranks #172 among boy names in our data sample (101 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Bahri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bahri
- Bahri
- Bahri Djainudin · b. 1976
- Bahri Jupri · b. 1989
- Bahri Mappiasse · b. 1950
- Bahri Usman · b. 1958
- Moh. Bahri · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Bahri
What is the meaning of Bahri?
Bahri means relating to the sea. From Arabic baḥrī, an adjective derived from baḥr, meaning sea.
Is Bahri a boy’s name?
Yes, Bahri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bahri?
Bahri is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Bahri in the Quran?
Bahri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Bahri have?
Bahri has 2 syllables (Bah-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bahri?
Bahri ranks #172 among boy names in our data sample (101 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Bahri?
Other spellings: Bachri, Bakhri.
What full names go well with Bahri?
Some ideas: Bahri Zidni Havid; Ilman Bahri Salamat; Shidqi Alwan Bahri.
Famous people named Bahri?
Notable people named Bahri include Bahri, Bahri Djainudin, Bahri Jupri.
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