Swahili

Bahati

Pronounced bah-HAH-teeShare

Meaning: Luck; good fortune

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Swahili word name used for more than one gender, with a deeper Persian lexical connection. Good fortune describes the name’s meaning, not a prediction about its bearer.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bahati comes from Swahili.

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