Given Name
Behija
beh-HEE-jah
Pronunciation: beh-HEE-jah
بَهِيجَة / بهيجة
Girl
Origin
Bosnian (from Arabic root)
Meaning
Joyful; delighted; cheerful (from Arabic root b-h-j meaning joy, delight)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Behija.
Behija is a Bosnian (from Arabic root) name commonly explained as Joyful; delighted; cheerful (from Arabic root b-h-j meaning joy, delight). It is often grouped with Given Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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Twin-Friendly Pairings
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Sibling-Friendly Names
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Emina
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Aftab
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