👦 Yahya — Name Meaning & Origin

Yahya

“John; God is gracious”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginArabic
ReligionMuslim
Used inIndia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara · Eastern
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters5 · starts with Y
Popularity★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Yahya?

Yahya means "John; God is gracious" (Arabic origin).

Is Yahya a boy or girl name?

Yahya is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Yahya from?

Yahya is used as a Muslim name in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara.

What is the lucky number for Yahya?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Yahya adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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