Bahraini

American  

[bah-rey-nee, -rahy-, buh-] / bɑˈreɪ ni, -ˈraɪ-, bə- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bahrain or its people.

---

noun

plural

Bahrainis

1. a native or inhabitant of Bahrain.

Bahraini British  

/ bɑːˈreɪnɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Bahrain

---

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Bahrain

Etymology

Origin of Bahraini

First recorded in 1950–55; Bahrain + -ī Arabic suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

Spreads for Egyptian and Bahraini bonds widened last week by about 25 and 50 basis points, respectively.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Ramos said the cost of traveling from Kuwait to the airport in Saudi Arabia was $1,200, relying on locals for assistance, along with an SUV ride from a Bahraini driver.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

But the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, a human rights group run by Bahraini exiles, estimates that the pardon freed more than half of the country’s prison population, including more than 600 political prisoners.

From New York Times • May 5, 2024

The Bahraini fund, Mumtalakat, was already McLaren's biggest shareholder.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency