Yahia
Yahia is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “He lives; Prophet John”.
| Meaning | He lives; Prophet John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يحيى |
| Pronunciation | YAH-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Yahia
Yahia is the spelling often used in Egypt and North Africa for Yahya, the Quran's name for the Prophet John, whose father was Zakariyya. Grammatically the name is a verb meaning he lives, which makes it a hopeful choice. The Quran points out that nobody had borne the name before him. The spelling follows French transliteration habits, and Yehia is another Egyptian form.
Is Yahia a Muslim name?
Yahia honours the Prophet Yahya, whose birth is announced in 'O Zakariyya, We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).
How popular is Yahia?
It is popular in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Gifts with the name Yahia
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Spellings and variants of Yahia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahia mean?
Yahia means 'He lives; Prophet John'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yahia a Muslim name?
Yahia honours the Prophet Yahya, whose birth is announced in 'O Zakariyya, We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).
How do you pronounce Yahia?
Yahia is pronounced YAH-yah.
Is Yahia a boy or girl name?
Yahia is usually a boy name.