Ibtihaaj as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ibtihaaj

What is the meaning of the name Ibtihaaj ?

The baby name Ibtihaaj is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪbtiˈhaːdʒ/ (approx. ib-ti-HAHJ; stress on last syllable).

Ibtihaaj is Arabic in Origin.

Ibtihaaj is an Arabic name (ابتهاج, Ibtiḥāj) from the triliteral root b‑h‑j, which conveys brightness and cheer. It is the verbal noun of Form VIII (ibtahaja), meaning “rejoicing, jubilation, delight,” and by extension “joy” or “exultation.” The long ā is often reflected in Latin script by a doubled a or a diacritic, which explains the range of spellings.

Used across the Arab world and wider Muslim communities, it appears in classical Arabic as a common noun and gained traction as a given name in the 20th century. Contemporary usage is largely feminine, though some South Asian families use it unisex. Variant transliterations include Ibtihaj, Ibtihaaj, Ibtiháj, and Ibtehaj. Related names from the same root are Bahij (m.) and Bahija (f.), both meaning “cheerful.” The name’s meaning evokes auspicious beginnings and heartfelt happiness, qualities that helped it resonate globally - most visibly through American Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.

⚙ Ibtihaaj is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 6 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.