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Bahija
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bahija.
Primary meaning
Joyful; cheerful
Pronunciation: bah-HEE-jah
Profile summary
Derived from 'bahjah' meaning joy or delight. Popular in Morocco and Algeria. The current meaning shown for this name is Joyful; cheerful. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-HEE-jah. It is listed alongside the related form Bahij. Bahija appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bahija is currently cataloged under Arabic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Joyful; cheerful.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Arabic origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bahija is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Bahij. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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