This list includes 22 Egyptian girl names that start with B, from “Badia” to “Buthayna”. Most are Arabic in origin, offering modern favorites and a few historically rooted names for babies, characters, or research.

Egyptian girl names that start with B are female names used in Egypt and among Arabic speakers worldwide. Some trace to classical Arabic, while others reflect Coptic or local traditions, such as the poetic “Badia”.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Arabic script, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, Variants, and Notes.

Name: The Latin-script form of the name, so you can spot familiar spellings quickly when choosing names.

Arabic script: Shows the name in Arabic letters, helping you see original spelling and cultural context at a glance.

Pronunciation: Simple phonetic guide that helps you pronounce the name correctly, and use it confidently in conversation.

Meaning: Concise definition or translation of the name, giving you insight into its significance and imagery.

Origin: Notes whether the name comes from Arabic, Coptic, Ancient Egyptian, or other cultural roots, aiding your selection.

Variant spellings: Common alternative Latin spellings so you can compare forms used in records or modern usage.

Notes/Popularity: Short remarks about usage, regional popularity, traditional associations, and any cultural notes to help you decide.

Egyptian girl names that start with B

NameArabicPronunciationMeaning
BasmaبسمةBEHS-masmile
Basimaباسمةba-SEE-masmiling one
BassmaبسمةBASS-masmile
BushraبشرىBOSH-ragood news
BoshraبشرىBOHSH-ragood news
Batoolبتولba-TOOLchaste, virgin
BadriaبدريةBAD-ree-ahof the full moon
Badiaبديعةba-DEE-ahmarvelous, unique
Bahiyyaبهيةbah-HEE-yabeautiful, radiant
Bahijaبهيجةba-HEE-jajoyful, delighted
Bahigaبهيجةba-HEE-gajoyful, delightful
Bilqisبلقيسbil-KEESQueen of Sheba
Balqisبلقيسbal-KEESQueen of Sheba
BalsamبلسمBAL-sambalm, soothing resin
Buthaynaبثينةbu-THAY-nadelicate, beautiful
Buthainaبثينةbu-THAY-nadelicate, beautiful
BayanبيانBAY-anclarity, eloquence
BisanبيسانBEE-sanhistoric city name used as given name
Basiraبصيرةba-SEE-rainsight, perception
Barakaبركةba-RA-kablessing, good fortune
Bashiraبشيرةba-SHEE-rabearer of good news
Bashaerبشائرba-SHA-ergood omens, glad tidings

Descriptions

Basma
Arabic origin; variants Basmah, Basima; very common modern Egyptian girl’s name, friendly and widely used across generations.
Basima
Arabic origin; variant of Basma (باسمة); used in Egypt as a slightly longer form, common in formal documents and social media.
Bassma
Alternative transliteration Egyptians often use in English; same root as Basma, seen among celebrities and in everyday use.
Bushra
Arabic origin; spelled Bushra/Boshra; popular in Egypt, conveys glad tidings and optimism, widely used across ages.
Boshra
Egyptian colloquial transliteration of Bushra; common local spelling/pronunciation and frequently seen on ID cards and in media.
Batool
Classical Arabic name with religious connotations; widely used by Egyptian families of different backgrounds.
Badria
Arabic origin; variant Badriah; traditional name in Egypt, evokes lunar beauty and classic charm.
Badia
From Arabic بديعة (Badi’a); a classical feminine name used in Egypt, somewhat less common but still familiar.
Bahiyya
Arabic origin; variants Bahia, Bahiya; a graceful, traditional Egyptian female name.
Bahija
Arabic origin; variant Bahiga; found in Egyptian families, especially older generations.
Bahiga
Egyptian pronunciation variant of Bahija; seen in Egypt both historically and today, used in literature and everyday life.
Bilqis
Historic/Arabic origin; literary and historical name used in Egypt, evokes regal and cultural associations.
Balqis
Alternative transliteration of Bilqis; common in Egyptian storytelling, media, and religious contexts.
Balsam
Arabic origin; modern feminine name in Egypt with a fragrant, gentle connotation.
Buthayna
Classical Arabic name (also Buthaina); familiar and well-used in Egypt, with a poetic, old-fashioned ring.
Buthaina
Common alternate spelling of Buthayna; widely recognized in Egypt and used across generations.
Bayan
Arabic origin; used for girls in Egypt, modern and literary, suggests expression and clarity.
Bisan
Name of a Levantine city adopted as a given name; used in Egypt particularly among families with Levantine ties.
Basira
Arabic origin; contemporary name in Egypt, often chosen for its intellectual connotation.
Baraka
Arabic origin; feminine form meaning blessing; used occasionally in Egypt with a warm, traditional feel.
Bashira
Arabic origin; related to Bushra, a slightly more formal variant seen in Egyptian usage.
Bashaer
Plural form related to Bushra; used in Egypt as a feminine name meaning signs of good news.
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