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Bahrije

Quick answerBahrije means "brilliant" or "radiant" and derives from the Arabic root *bahr* (بحر), which primarily means "sea," though in this context relates to brightness and splendor.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,743
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureBalkan
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#6,743

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

About the name Bahrije

Bahrije means "brilliant" or "radiant" and derives from the Arabic root *bahr* (بحر), which primarily means "sea," though in this context relates to brightness and splendor.

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Etymology

Bahrije means "brilliant" or "radiant" and derives from the Arabic root *bahr* (بحر), which primarily means "sea," though in this context relates to brightness and splendor. The name is predominantly used among Albanian, Turkish, and other Balkan Muslim populations, with historical usage particularly in Ottoman-influenced regions.

Bahrije currently ranks #6,743 in the United States as a girl's name.

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