Tahiya
Tahiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Greeting, salutation”.
| Meaning | Greeting, salutation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | تحية |
| Pronunciation | ta-HEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Tahiya
A warm word sits at the heart of Tahiya: taḥiyya, the Arabic for a greeting or salutation. Long ago the word carried a hope that the person greeted would enjoy a long life, which is why its root, ḥ-y-y, links greeting with living. English writers usually trim the double 'y' of the Arabic down to one. Egyptians have embraced it as a girl's name for generations, helped by the fame of the dancer and film star Tahia Carioca.
Is Tahiya a Muslim name?
Because the Quran uses this very word for the exchange of peace, Tahiya sits comfortably among Islamic names: 'When you are greeted with a greeting (taḥiyya), greet with one better than it or return it' (Quran 4:86).
How popular is Tahiya?
You will hear it most in Egypt and across the Levant.
Gifts with the name Tahiya
- Tahiya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tahiya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tahiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahiya mean?
Tahiya means 'Greeting, salutation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tahiya a Muslim name?
Because the Quran uses this very word for the exchange of peace, Tahiya sits comfortably among Islamic names: 'When you are greeted with a greeting (taḥiyya), greet with one better than it or return it' (Quran 4:86).
How do you pronounce Tahiya?
Tahiya is pronounced ta-HEE-yah.
Is Tahiya a boy or girl name?
Tahiya is usually a girl name.