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Baharul

Quick answerBaharul is an Arabic name composed of "Bahr" (بحر), meaning "sea," and the suffix "-ul" (ال), making it mean "the sea" or sometimes interpreted as "of the sea." The name is rooted in classical Arabic vocabulary and carries connotations of vastness and strength.

Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,877
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,877

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Baharul

Baharul is an Arabic name composed of "Bahr" (بحر), meaning "sea," and the suffix "-ul" (ال), making it mean "the sea" or sometimes interpreted as "of the sea." The name is rooted in classical Arabic vocabulary and carries connotations of vastness and strength.

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Etymology

Baharul is an Arabic name composed of "Bahr" (بحر), meaning "sea," and the suffix "-ul" (ال), making it mean "the sea" or sometimes interpreted as "of the sea." The name is rooted in classical Arabic vocabulary and carries connotations of vastness and strength.

The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among South Asian Muslims (Bengali, Pakistani, and Indian communities), and has historical usage in Islamic societies across the Middle East and South Asia. Notable bearers include Baharul Islam, a Bengali Islamic scholar and educator.

Baharul currently ranks #1,877 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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