What origin is the name Bahira?

Bahira comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Bahira a popular name?

Bahira is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Bahira?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Bahira — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Bahira

Q: Is Bahira a rare name?

Yes. Bahira does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bahira

Bahira

Girl

arabic

3 syllables

Bahira is an arabic girl's name meaning "This name of Arabic origin means sparkling or dazzling. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally brilliant or radiant.".

The meaning of Bahira is "This name of Arabic origin means sparkling or dazzling. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally brilliant or radiant." — a girl name of arabic origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name of Arabic origin means sparkling or dazzling. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally brilliant or radiant.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Bahira

Very rare in US records

What does Bahira mean?

Bahira is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "This name of Arabic origin means sparkling or dazzling. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally brilliant or radiant.".