Bahia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bahia
The name 'Bahia' means "beautiful" or "radiant" in Arabic, derived from the root *b-h-y* (بهي) meaning "to shine" or "to be splendid." It is used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, notably as a feminine given name in the Middle East and North Africa, and also appears in Brazil as a place name (the state of Bahia) with no direct religious connotation.
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Etymology
The name 'Bahia' means "beautiful" or "radiant" in Arabic, derived from the root *b-h-y* (بهي) meaning "to shine" or "to be splendid." It is used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, notably as a feminine given name in the Middle East and North Africa, and also appears in Brazil as a place name (the state of Bahia) with no direct religious connotation.
Bahia currently ranks #15,477 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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