Boy name
Taha name meaning
“opening letters of Surah Taha”
Taha is a masculine name of Arabic origin referring to the opening letters of Surah Taha in the Quran. It comes from the Arabic letter sequence Ṭā Hā, whose specific meaning is uncertain. Thaha is a spelling variant of Taha, sharing the same origin and reference.
What does Taha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Taha
From Arabic Ṭā Hā, the two letters opening the twentieth Quranic surah. The specific meaning of this sequence is uncertain.
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Taha in Islam and the Quran
Taha does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (طه) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 1. These letters open Surah Taha.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Taha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Taha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Syaipul: sword
- Markum: one granted mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
- Zidni: increase for me
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Taha Bachir
Meaning of each word
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Meaning of each word
- Muhamat: much praised
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Taha Kautsar
Meaning of each word
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Taha: opening letters of Surah Taha
- Asyhari: associated with Ash'ar
- Islamy: relating to Islam
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How to pronounce Taha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taha/ |
| Arabic script | طه |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮠ |
Is Taha a boy’s name?
Yes, Taha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Taha ranks #2,115 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Taha
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
Famous people named Taha
- Taha Tolu
- Taha Saleh · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Taha
What is the meaning of Taha?
Taha means opening letters of Surah Taha. From Arabic Ṭā Hā, the two letters opening the twentieth Quranic surah. The specific meaning of this sequence is uncertain.
Is Taha a boy’s name?
Yes, Taha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Taha?
Taha is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Taha in the Quran?
Taha does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (طه) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 1. These letters open Surah Taha.
How many syllables does Taha have?
Taha has 2 syllables (Ta-ha) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Taha?
Taha ranks #2,115 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Taha?
Other spellings: Thaha.
What full names go well with Taha?
Some ideas: Taha Syaipul Markum; Taha Sali Zidni; Taha Bachir.
Famous people named Taha?
Notable people named Taha include Taha Tolu, Taha Saleh.
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