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Yahya
يحيىTraditional Arabic form associated with John
Boy namesMeaning of Yahya
Traditional Arabic form associated with John
Yahya has an established religious history. Its Arabic spelling ends in an alif maqsura rather than an ordinary ya.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ي
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- YAH-ya
- Other spellings
- Yahia
How to write and say Yahya
- In Arabic
- يحيى
- In Latin letters
- Yahya
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Yahya?
- The recorded meaning is “Traditional Arabic form associated with John.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare يحيى in Arabic with Yahya in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Yahia. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Questions about Yahya
What does Yahya mean?
Traditional Arabic form associated with John
How do you write Yahya in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are يحيى in Arabic and Yahya in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Yahya?
Our recorded alternatives are Yahia. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Yahya pronounced?
Our approximate guide is YAH-ya. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.