Taha
Taha is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (Quranic letters) origin, meaning “The Quranic letters Ṭā Hā”.
| Meaning | The Quranic letters Ṭā Hā |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic letters) |
| Written as | طه |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Taha
Taha is formed from ṭā and hā, the two Arabic letters at the start of Surah 20, which is named after them. What those letters mean is known to God alone. Even so, a long tradition counts Taha among the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which gives it great affection. It is a boy's name throughout the Muslim world, and older lists that label it a girl's name are wrong.
Is Taha a Muslim name?
Surah 20 opens with the letters 'Ta Ha' (Quran 20:1), and tradition counts Taha among the names of the Prophet ﷺ, which makes it a cherished boy's name.
How popular is Taha?
It is popular across the Arab world, Turkey, South Asia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Taha
- Taha name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Taha baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Taha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taha mean?
Taha means 'The Quranic letters Ṭā Hā'. It is of Arabic (Quranic letters) origin.
Is Taha a Muslim name?
Surah 20 opens with the letters 'Ta Ha' (Quran 20:1), and tradition counts Taha among the names of the Prophet ﷺ, which makes it a cherished boy's name.
How do you pronounce Taha?
Taha is pronounced TAH-hah.
Is Taha a boy or girl name?
Taha is usually a boy name.