Yahya
In Arabic: يَحْيَى
The name of Prophet Yahya عليه السلام; in Arabic it is understood in the sense of life and continuance.
اسم نبيّ الله يحيى عليه السلام، ومعناه الحياة والبقاء في أصل معناه اللغوي.
- Boy name
- Qur'anic
- Faith
- Virtue
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- Common
- Pan-Arab
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يَحْيَى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm يَحْيَى.
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- What does the name Yahya mean?
- The name of Prophet Yahya عليه السلام; in Arabic it is understood in the sense of life and continuance.
- Is Yahya a boy or a girl name?
- Yahya is a boy name.
- How is Yahya written in English?
- Yahya in Arabic: يَحْيَى.
- Does Yahya fit the father's name?
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