Boy name
Baha name meaning
“splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance”
Baha means splendour, beauty, or radiant brilliance. It comes from Arabic bahāʾ and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Its meaning evokes the gleam of an illuminated building or an elaborate ornament. The same Arabic element also appears in compound names such as Bahaeddin.
What does Baha mean?
Splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
In Turkish: görkem, güzellik, göz alıcı parlaklık
Baha brings together beauty, splendor, and visible brilliance in an established naming element. It also appears in longer names such as Bahaeddin; similarly spelled Turkish words and interjections have separate histories and do not explain the given name’s Arabic meaning.
Origin of the name Baha
As a given name, Baha comes from Arabic bahāʾ, “beauty,” “splendor,” or “brilliance.” It should be distinguished from Persian bahā, meaning “price” or “value.”
Double names with Baha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Baha Alay
Meaning of each name
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Alay: regiment; ceremonial procession
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Turan Baha
Meaning of each name
- Turan: the land of Tur in Iranian tradition
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
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Baha Midhat
Meaning of each name
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
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Şerzan Baha
Meaning of each name
- Şerzan: Knowledgeable in warfare
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
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Baha Merdan
Meaning of each name
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Merdan: brave men, men of valour
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George Baha
Meaning of each name
- George: one who works the land; farmer
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
How to pronounce Baha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهاء |
Is Baha a boy’s name?
Yes, Baha is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Baha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 39 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Baha
- Bala♂♀Child, little one, offspring
- Bahai♂Relating to splendor or radiance
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Bora♂A strong, sudden wind
- Batu♂Firm, strong and enduring
- Baki♂Lasting, enduring, everlasting
- Bahri♂Of the sea
- Başar♂Succeed, achieve your aim
- Bera♂Freedom from blame
- Bahoz♂Storm, powerful wind
- Balta♂Axe, a handled tool for chopping wood
- Bay♂Wealthy
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
Famous people named Baha
- Baha Gelenbevi · b. 1907
- Baha Akşit · b. 1914
- Baha Cemal Zağra · b. 1894
- Baha Hurşit Süel
- Baha Sait Bey · b. 1882
- Baha · b. 1969
- Baha Boduroğlu · b. 1947
- Baha Güngör · b. 1950
- Baha Kantar · b. 1881
- Baha Koldaş · b. 1891
- Baha Okar · b. 1973
- Baha Tanman · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Baha
What is the meaning of Baha?
Baha means “splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance”. As a given name, Baha comes from Arabic bahāʾ, “beauty,” “splendor,” or “brilliance.” It should be distinguished from Persian bahā, meaning “price” or “value.”
Is Baha a boy’s name?
Yes, Baha is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Baha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Baha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Baha?
Baha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Baha have?
Baha has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Baha?
Baha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 39 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Baha?
Some ideas: Baha Alay; Turan Baha; Baha Midhat.
Famous people named Baha?
Notable people named Baha include Baha Gelenbevi, Baha Akşit, Baha Cemal Zağra.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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