Bahati

Bahati Meaning & Origin

About Bahati
The surname Bahati is of Swahili origin and is commonly found in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In Swahili, "bahati" means "luck" or "fortune." Therefore, the surname Bahati is often associated with individuals who are believed to bring good luck or are considered fortunate. It is a popular surname in the region and reflects the cultural significance of luck and fortune in Swahili-speaking communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bahati is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bahati: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bahati based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bahati is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PHT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 HH AA1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/bahati*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PHT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahati in Braille

Here's how to represent Bahati in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bahati in braille

How to sign the name Bahati using Sign Language

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

The name Bahati in sign language

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