Arabic · Boy name
Yahya
“to live”
About the name Yahya
Yahya is an Arabic name meaning ‘to live’ and is the Arabic form of the biblical name John. It is notably associated with Yahya ibn Zakariya, a prophet in Islam, who is equivalent to John the Baptist in Christianity. The name is revered in Islamic tradition, often used in various cultures across the Muslim world. Its significance is highlighted in the Quran, where Yahya is mentioned as a messenger and a righteous servant of God.
- Meaning
- to live
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- yah-YAH(2 syl.)
Middle names for Yahya
- Yahya Mohammed
- Yahya Ali
- Yahya Khalid
- Yahya Samir
- Yahya Zain
Questions about Yahya
- What does Yahya mean?
- Yahya is an Arabic name meaning "to live".
- How do you pronounce Yahya?
- Yahya is pronounced yah-YAH, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Yahya?
- Variants of Yahya include Yahia.
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