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Bahati

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Bahati

Pronounced bah-HAH-tee /bɑːˈhɑː.ti/Medium

Meaning: Bahati is a Swahili name from East Africa meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. It carries a hopeful, blessed sense; we note the heritage respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A fortunate name: Bahati means 'luck; fortune' in Swahili (said 'bah-HAH-tee'). Warm and hopeful.

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Origin MediumSwahili, African

MeaningBahati is a Swahili name from East Africa meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. It carries a hopeful, blessed sense; we note the heritage respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12514

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

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History & Origin

Bahati is a Swahili name from East Africa meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. It carries a sense of blessing and good fortune, which we honor respectfully. A warm, hopeful pick (said 'bah-HAH-tee').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and hopeful.

Did you know? Bahati is a Swahili name meaning 'luck' or 'fortune' — a hopeful, blessed choice from East Africa we note respectfully (said 'bah-HAH-tee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Bahati — Swahili 'luck; fortune'; respectful note

Variations

Bahatti

Nicknames

BahaHati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bahati mean?

Bahati is a Swahili name from East Africa meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. We note the heritage respectfully.

How do you pronounce Bahati?

It's said bah-HAH-tee /bɑːˈhɑː.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bahati a boy or girl name?

Bahati is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Bahati?

Bahati is a rare name for boys in the U.S.