Baya (disambiguation)

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The Baya are an ethnic group in the Central African Republic.

Baya may also refer to:

In animals:

• The Baya Weaver, a bird species found in South and Southeast Asia.
• The Finn's Baya, a bird species found in the Ganges valley of India.

In locations:

• Baya, Gabon
• Baya, Togo
• Baya, Afghanistan
• Baya, a common name for barangays in the Philippines.
• Baya, the name of a river in the Begusarai District of the Bihar state, India.

In military:

• USS Baya (SS-318), a U.S. Navy submarine.

In music:

• Baya al Ward (song), a single by Amal Hijazi, and also the name of her album, Baya al Ward.
• Haat baya, a folk instrument.

In people:

• Baya Rahouli, an Algerian athlete.
• Kara Baya, a member of the pan-African parliament.
• Raymond Ramazani Baya, a Democratic Republic of Congo politician.
• Zoubeir Baya, a Tunesian football player.
• Yahya Baya, a futsal player from Ajax Kenitra.
• Baya is the last name of some people who follow Jainism in India.
• Baya is a common Berber and Swahili name.

Similar or related terms include:

• Bayah, an oath of allegiance to a leader.