Yahya

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yahya is derived from the Arabic word "hayy" which means "living". Therefore, Yahya means "the living" or "he who lives". In Islamic tradition, Yahya is also the name of a prophet and cousin of Jesus.
Scripts(How to write)
يحيى
يحيى(Arabic)
یحیی(Persian)
Pronunciation
YAH-ya(Arabic)
yah-HYA
Popularity
Yahya is a moderately popular name in many Muslim-majority countries, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. It is not as popular in other regions of the world.

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Yahya Name meanings & History

Yahya is derived from the Arabic word "hayy" which means "living". Therefore, Yahya means "the living" or "he who lives". In Islamic tradition, Yahya is also the name of a prophet and cousin of Jesus. Arabic, Turkish and Persian form of Yochanan (see John). This name honours John the Baptist, a prophet in Islam. Yahya is commonly used as a first name for boys, and is often paired with a second name or a family name.

Zodiac Sign of Yahya: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yahya:

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

A: Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle

Yahya is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Yahya include Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (American actor), Yahya Jammeh (former president of Gambia), Yahya Khan (former president of Pakistan), and Yahya Sinwar (leader of Hamas in Gaza).

2.) Yahya (Male)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: He lives


3.) Yahya (Male)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) living.


4.) YAHYA (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Arabic form of John, which is derived from the Hebrew yehohanan (Yahweh is gracious). Var: Yahya, Yihya. (YAH-YAH)


5.) Yahya (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: It means a saying that means “God is gracious.” However, it is mentioned in many verses in the Quran. It means (Prophet John (pbuh)).


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