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Bahari

OriginSwahili
Meaning"ocean, sea"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Bahari

A unisex name of Swahili origin, this spirited and sunny sounding choice means "sea, ocean". In this case, it is ultimately derived from the Arabic baḥriyy meaning "maritime" or "of the sea", which may explain some of its international usage.

Bahari for boys

An alternative possibility is that Bahari comes from the Turkish and Persian bahar meaning "spring, blossom". It is also close to the Arabic word for condiments and spices.

Bahari has been used as the name of an American alternative and dark pop group.

Bahari for girls

In this case, it is ultimately derived from the Arabic baḥriyy meaning "maritime" or "of the sea", which may explain some of its international usage.

An alternative possibility is that Bahari comes from the Turkish and Persian bahar meaning "spring, blossom". It is also close to the Arabic word for condiments and spices.

Bahari has been used as the name of an American alternative and dark pop group.

Pronounced buh-HAR-ee.

As of October 2026, Bahari ranked #12451 for boys in US births in 2023 SSA.

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