Tahiyyah
Tahiyyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Greeting, salutation of peace”.
| Meaning | Greeting, salutation of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | تحية |
| Pronunciation | ta-HEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Tahiyyah
Parents who pick Tahiyyah are choosing the complete written form of taḥiyya, keeping both the doubled 'y' and the final -h that signals a feminine noun. At its simplest it means a greeting. Muslim tradition gives the word extra weight: the dwellers of Paradise are said to greet each other with 'Peace', and the Tashahhud that every worshipper recites begins with al-taḥiyyāt, declaring that all greetings belong to God. The root ḥ-y-y ties the idea to life itself.
Is Tahiyyah a Muslim name?
Few names are so closely woven into daily worship, since the word opens the Tashahhud of every prayer. The Quran also says: 'When you are greeted with a greeting (taḥiyya), greet with one better than it or return it' (Quran 4:86).
How popular is Tahiyyah?
It appears in Arab countries and among English-speaking Muslims who like the complete spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Tahiyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahiyyah mean?
Tahiyyah means 'Greeting, salutation of peace'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tahiyyah a Muslim name?
Few names are so closely woven into daily worship, since the word opens the Tashahhud of every prayer. The Quran also says: 'When you are greeted with a greeting (taḥiyya), greet with one better than it or return it' (Quran 4:86).
How do you pronounce Tahiyyah?
Tahiyyah is pronounced ta-HEE-yah.
Is Tahiyyah a boy or girl name?
Tahiyyah is usually a girl name.