Yahya
Yahya is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “He lives; Prophet John the Baptist”.
| Meaning | He lives; Prophet John the Baptist |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يحيى |
| Pronunciation | YAH-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Yahya
Yahya is the name the Quran gives to John the Baptist, whose father was the Prophet Zakariyya and whose cousin was 'Isa. It means he lives. The Quran calls him noble, chaste, a prophet and one who confirmed a word from God. Muslims have used the name for centuries, and among its early bearers were the hadith scholar Yahya ibn Ma'in and the Andalusian jurist al-Laythi.
Is Yahya a Muslim name?
Yahya is a classic Muslim name honouring a Prophet of the Quran: 'O Zakariyya, We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).
How popular is Yahya?
It is given across the Muslim world, in places as far apart as Nigeria, Turkey, the Gulf and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Yahya
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Spellings and variants of Yahya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahya mean?
Yahya means 'He lives; Prophet John the Baptist'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yahya a Muslim name?
Yahya is a classic Muslim name honouring a Prophet of the Quran: 'O Zakariyya, We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).
How do you pronounce Yahya?
Yahya is pronounced YAH-yah.
Is Yahya a boy or girl name?
Yahya is usually a boy name.