Ibtihaj is from the Arabic ابتهاج (Ibtihāj — joy, delight, exultation). A modern American baby name in the broader Arabic-Muslim heritage aesthetic. Ibtihaj is one of the foundational Arabic feminine names — central to traditional Muslim heritage. The foundational name connects to foundational Ibtihaj Muhammad (born 1985) — foundational American Olympic medalist + foundational first Muslim American woman to wear hijab at the Olympics + foundational Bronze Medal team sabre fencing Rio 2016 Olympics + foundational first hijabi American Olympic medalist + foundational Duke University alumna + foundational Ibtihaj Muhammad: The Proudest Blue children's book + foundational Louella dress brand + foundational Time 100 Most Influential People 2016 + foundational central figure in foundational Muslim American + Black American + women's sports heritage + foundational subject of foundational Barbie Sheroes doll modeled after her 2017 (first hijabi Barbie). Foundational Arabic feminine name reflecting Arab + Muslim American heritage.
Featured throughout Arabic heritage.
Ibtihaj reduces to six.