Yahya
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Pronunciation
yahya
Meaning
to live, name of a Prophet, the biblical John the Baptist
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Yahya is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "to live, name of a Prophet, the biblical John the Baptist". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam β it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Yahya is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
βSurah Maryam (19:7)β
Numerology (Abjad)
Yahya=18
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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