What origin is the name Dahja?

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

What are good brother names for Dahja?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Dahja — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Dahja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dahja

Dahja

Girl

African

2 syllables

Dahja is an African girl's name meaning "An African American name likely derived from the Arabic name Dajia, meaning a precious gift".

Dahja is a girl's name of African origin meaning "An African American name likely derived from the Arabic name Dajia, meaning a precious gift". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dahja mean?

An African American name likely derived from the Arabic name Dajia, meaning a precious gift.

How popular is Dahja?

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What does Dahja mean?

Dahja is a girl name of African origin meaning "An African American name likely derived from the Arabic name Dajia, meaning a precious gift.".

How popular is Dahja?

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Brother names that go with Dahja

Amare Jabari Kwame Kato Sekou Kofi

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Dahja.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Dahja at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ja
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Dahja?

Dahja means "An African American name likely derived from the Arabic name Dajia, meaning a precious gift." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Matthew — "Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. Matthew is one of the twelve apostles." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)