SALAH Liveالحي، الذي يحيى بفضل الله
The blessed name of Prophet Yahya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), son of Prophet Zakariya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), named directly by Allah Almighty.
Themes: brave, strength, blessing, gift, guidance
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Yaḥyā • Pronounced: (Yah-yaa)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Quran (Surah Maryam 19:7, Surah Al-Imran 3:39)
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24 · Sahih Muslim
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What is the meaning of the Islamic name Yahya (يَحْيَى)?
The Islamic name Yahya (يَحْيَى) means "الحي، الذي يحيى بفضل الله". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Yahya?
The blessed name of Prophet Yahya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), son of Prophet Zakariya (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), named directly by Allah Almighty.