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BoyPronounced Arabic /ˈjaħ.jaː/Arabic language family

Yahya

Arabic form of Yoḥanan appearing in the Quran, as well as the Turkish and Persian form.

Quick answer

Yahya is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈjaħ.jaː/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationArabic /ˈjaħ.jaː/
Language familyArabic

Meaning and history

Arabic form of Yoḥanan (see John ) appearing in the Quran, as well as the Turkish and Persian form. This name honours John the Baptist, a prophet in Islam.

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, turkish, persian, indonesian, malay, quranic | Arabic: يحيى; Persian: یحیی