Yahya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yahya is listed in our database as a boy name of Muslim origin. Its recorded meaning is “The Biblical John is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name”.

Yahya Name at a Glance

Name Yahya
Meaning The Biblical John is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name..
Origin Muslim
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Yahya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yahya means “The Biblical John is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yahya Name Origin

Our database records Yahya under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yahya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yahya is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yahya

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