Wahja

In Arabic: وَهْجَة

a gentle glow appearing on the face or horizon—warm light announcing the arrival of morning

وهج خفيف يَظهر في الوجه أو في الأفق، كضياءٍ دافئ يعلن قدوم الصباح

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Longer
  • Soft sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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As a child

  • Called at home

    وَهْجَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

As an adult

  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm وَهْجَة.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Wahja mean?
a gentle glow appearing on the face or horizon—warm light announcing the arrival of morning
Is Wahja a boy or a girl name?
Wahja is a girl name.
How is Wahja written in English?
Wahja in Arabic: وَهْجَة.
Does Wahja fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

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