Name meaning
Yahya
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
Living, full of life; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
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Name meaning and origin
Yahya is a boy name of Arabic origin. The core meaning of the name is explained as "Living, full of life; a prophet mentioned in the Quran".
Yahya is known in Islamic tradition as a prophet's name; for this reason, when choosing a boy name it is counted among names that carry both religious and historical meaning.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
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What is the meaning of the name Yahya?
Yahya means "Living, full of life; a prophet mentioned in the Quran".