Bahia

Bahia Meaning & Origin

About Bahia
The surname Bahia is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "bahia," which means "beautiful" or "splendid" in Arabic. It is a geographical surname that is commonly found in regions with Arabic influence, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. The surname Bahia often signifies a connection to a place or region known for its beauty or splendor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bahia: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bahia 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 Bahia is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bahia in braille

How to sign the name Bahia using Sign Language

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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