Bahaî means “splendid, renowned”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Bahaî is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bahaî mean?
Literal meaning
Bahaî is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “splendid, renowned”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Bahaî in Turkish
What does Bahaî mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bahaî. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “splendid, renowned” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Bahaî come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bahaî a Turkish name?
Yes. Bahaî is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Bahaî across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BahaîLatin | Boy | same as above: “splendid, renowned” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Bahaî
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahaî | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bahaî
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bahaî rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÇalganBoy“noisily flowing stream with a stony bed”same language (turkish)
- ÜntürkBoy“famous Turk”same language (turkish)
- TekebaşBoy“billy goat head”same language (turkish)
- DölaslanUnisex“of lion-strong stock”same language (turkish)
- HayriBoy“good, charitable”same language (turkish)
- AbdalBoy“dervish; a Turkic tribal name”same language (turkish)
- HürolBoy“be free”same language (turkish)
- SonadBoy“last name”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Bahaî
What does the name Bahaî mean?
Bahaî means “splendid, renowned”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Bahaî a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahaî is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bahaî come from?
Bahaî is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bahaî?
Bahaî is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Bahaî have?
Bahaî has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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