Bahja
BAH-jah
Bahja is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'beauty,' 'splendor,' or 'radiance'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Bahja Means
“An Arabic name meaning 'beauty,' 'splendor,' or 'radiance'.”
The Story of Bahja
The first time you saw your baby, you felt a sense of pure joy, a radiance that illuminated everything.
Bahja, an Arabic name, evokes 'beauty', 'splendor', and 'radiance'. It is a name that captures the feeling of deep delight and magnificent charm, a quality celebrated in many cultures as a high form of grace.
When you think of your daughter, Bahja, you feel a profound sense of happiness. Her elegance and charm will radiate, bringing a unique splendor into your life, a constant source of beauty and delight.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2017
Total Births
164
First Recorded
1989
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