Bahiya

Meaning of Bahiya

Bahiya is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its roots in the Arabic language and is pronounced as bah-HEE-yah (/bɑːˈhiːjə/). This name holds deep meaning, as it translates to "beautiful" or "radiant" in Arabic. Bahiya is associated with qualities such as charm, grace, and elegance. While not very common in the United States, Bahiya has been given to a small number of newborn girls over the years. In 1974 and 1976, it ranked at number 5 on the list of most popular names for baby girls. If you're looking for an exotic and meaningful name for your daughter, Bahiya could be the perfect choice.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as bah-HEE-yah (/bɑːˈhiːjə/)

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Notable People Named Bahiya

Bahiya Mansour Al-Hamad is a prominent rifle shooter from Qatar, who was honored as the Best Female Athlete of the Year 2011-2012 by the Qatar Olympic Committee and represented her country at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games as the flag bearer.
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