Ibtihaj
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ibtihaj
The name 'Ibtihaj' means "joy," "delight," or "happiness" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *b-h-j* (ب-ه-ج) connoting gladness and beauty.
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Etymology
The name 'Ibtihaj' means "joy," "delight," or "happiness" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *b-h-j* (ب-ه-ج) connoting gladness and beauty. It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context including Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American Muslim woman to wear a hijab while competing for the U.S. in the Olympics (2016 fencing).
Ibtihaj currently ranks #11,510 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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