Bahia

Bahia Meaning & Origin

About Bahia
The name "Bahia" is of Arabic origin and means "brilliance" or "splendor." It is commonly used as a feminine given name and is also associated with the Brazilian state of Bahia, known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and rich history. The name Bahia carries connotations of brightness, radiance, and a sense of beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bahia are female.

Bahia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PH
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 HH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑhiə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahia in Braille

Here's how to represent Bahia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bahia in braille

How to Spell the Name Bahia in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bahia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bahia in sign language

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