Indian name meaning
Yahya
♂ BoyYah·ya · 2 syllables
The prophet John; alive
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| Y | a | h | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
1 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 9. So Yahya carries the name number 9.
About the name Yahya
Yahya is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The prophet John; alive.”
Spoken aloud it is Yah·ya — 2 syllables. Yahya is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahya mean?
Yahya means “The prophet John; alive.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Yahya a boy or a girl name?
Yahya is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Yahya?
Yahya is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Yahya?
Yahya has 2 syllables and is said as Yah·ya.
What is the numerology number of the name Yahya?
In the Chaldean system, Yahya has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Yahya a common name in India?
Yahya does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Yahya?
For a sister to Yahya, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Yumna, Yusra, Wafa or Barkat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Yahya?
Aadhya, Aaradhya, Lakshya or Sandhya share Yahya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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