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Meaning

From the name of Bahla, a historic oasis in Oman

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بهلا
Urdu بہلہ
Persian بهلا
Bengali বাহলা
Pashto بهلا

Alternate Spellings

Bahla is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Bahla, a historic oasis in Oman', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Bahla has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Bahla is the name of a historic town in Oman, home to the UNESCO-listed Bahla Fort.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of a historic oasis town in Oman, known for its UNESCO-listed fort - a variant of Bahalla.

Notable Historical Usage

Bahla is an oasis town in the interior of Oman whose mud-brick fort and surrounding walls are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.