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Wahaj

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How to Pronounce Wahaj

Pronounced wah-HAHJ /wɑˈhɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic wahaj, 'radiance; brightness; a glowing/blazing light; a glow'Low

In 30 seconds: Radiance; brightness; a glowing light: Wahaj is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'wah-HAHJ').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic wahaj, 'radiance; brightness; a glowing/blazing light; a glow'

U.S. rank (2024)#7685 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wahaj comes from Arabic wahaj, 'radiance; brightness; a glowing/blazing light; a glow'. A crisp, modern name common in South Asian Muslim families (said 'wah-HAHJ').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, radiance-and-a-glowing-light at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Wahaj means 'radiance; brightness; a glowing/blazing light' in Arabic — a crisp, modern name (said 'wah-HAHJ').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Wahaj — Arabic etymology

Variations

WahhajWahj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wahaj mean?

Wahaj is Arabic for 'radiance; brightness; a glowing/blazing light'.

How do you pronounce Wahaj?

It's said wah-HAHJ /wɑˈhɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wahaj a boy or girl name?

Wahaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Wahaj?

Wahaj is a rare name in the U.S.