Yahya or Yahyaa?
Two spellings, side by side.
Yahya and Yahyaa are two spellings of the same sound. Yahya is listed with the meaning "God is gracious, the Arabic and Islamic name for John the Baptist" and Yahyaa with "A prophet's name". Yahya is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Yahya | Yahyaa |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious, the Arabic and Islamic name for John the Baptist. | A prophet's name. |
| Origin | Arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | யஹ்யா | — |
| Say it | Yah-ya | Yah-yaa |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Yahya and Yahyaa
Is Yahya or Yahyaa more common?
Yahya is more often searched and saved on this site; Yahyaa is also used.
Do Yahya and Yahyaa mean the same?
Yahya: "God is gracious, the Arabic and Islamic name for John the Baptist". Yahyaa: "A prophet's name".
How do you say Yahya?
In parts: Yah-ya. Yahyaa is said the same way.
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