Boy name
Yahya name meaning
“the prophet John's name; to live”
Yahya is a masculine name from Arabic Yaḥyā, the prophetic name corresponding to John the Baptist. Its association with living comes from its form coinciding with an Arabic verb meaning to live. The historical relationship between Yahya and John is complex despite their correspondence as prophetic names.
What does Yahya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yahya
From Arabic Yaḥyā, the prophet's name corresponding to John the Baptist. Its form also coincides with an Arabic verb meaning to live, though its historical relationship to John is complex.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Y · Ya |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yahya in Islam and the Quran
Yahya appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 7.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yahya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yahya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Yahya as a first name
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Yahya Aiman
Interpretation
May his life be filled with good fortune and blessings.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May he grow into a beloved person who lives with honesty.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Azizi: my dear one
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Interpretation
May his life become a key that opens the way to truth.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Miftahul: the key of
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Interpretation
May he live with wisdom and discern matters with sound judgment.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Yahya Riski
Interpretation
May his life always receive sustenance and sufficient provisions.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
A life with provisions supporting the body like the framework of a great building.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Yahya Fathi
Interpretation
May his life welcome new openings and victories of significance.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May his life be filled with abundant goodness and repeated success.Meaning of each word
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
Yahya as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he lead a life of loyalty and sincere intentions.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Interpretation
May his natural disposition develop into goodness throughout his life.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Interpretation
May he lead a life of fairness and abundant joy.Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
May he become a path opener who lives with sincerity.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Interpretation
May clarity of heart accompany a life filled with abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May he live with a pure heart and bring joyful news.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Interpretation
May he receive sustenance in life and provide sufficiency for others.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
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Interpretation
May he become a guardian of life with steadfast resolve.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
- Azmi: firm resolve
Yahya as a last name
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Sami Yahya
Interpretation
May he lead a life of nobility and elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Tamami Yahya
Interpretation
May his life become a picture of hoped for completeness and perfection.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Wafi Yahya
Interpretation
May he grow into a person who remains loyal throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Faishol Yahya
Interpretation
May he distinguish between matters and resolve them throughout his life.Meaning of each word
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Akbar Yahya
Interpretation
May his life keep growing toward ever greater significance.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Taufiqur Yahya
Interpretation
May his life receive assistance that guides him toward success.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Gamal Yahya
Interpretation
May his life become a picture of beauty to remember.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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Rafi Yahya
Interpretation
May he lead a noble life with an elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Yahya: the prophet John's name; to live
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How to pronounce Yahya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jahja/ |
| Arabic script | يحيى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦃꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮂᮚ |
Is Yahya a boy’s name?
Yes, Yahya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yahya ranks #106 among boy names in our data sample (147 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yahya
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
- Urip♂Living, alive
Famous people named Yahya
- Prof. Dr. Yahya A. Muhaimin, M.P.A. · b. 1943
- Yahya Harahap · b. 1934
- Yahya Zaini · b. 1964
- Yahya Ali · b. 1925
- Yahya Basalamah · b. 1962
- Yahya Sacawiria · b. 1946
- H M Yahya Agil
- H Tengku Yahya Jalil
- Habib Yahya Assegaf · b. 1987
- M. Yahya
- M. Yahya · b. 1955
- Yahya · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Yahya
What is the meaning of Yahya?
Yahya means the prophet John's name; to live. From Arabic Yaḥyā, the prophet's name corresponding to John the Baptist. Its form also coincides with an Arabic verb meaning to live, though its historical relationship to John is complex.
Is Yahya a boy’s name?
Yes, Yahya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yahya?
Yahya is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Yahya in the Quran?
Yahya appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 7.
How many syllables does Yahya have?
Yahya has 2 syllables (Yah-ya) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yahya?
Yahya ranks #106 among boy names in our data sample (147 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yahya?
Some ideas: Yahya Aiman; Wafi Yahya Ikhlas; Sami Yahya.
Famous people named Yahya?
Notable people named Yahya include Prof. Dr. Yahya A. Muhaimin, M.P.A., Yahya Harahap, Yahya Zaini.
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