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Tahiyya

/tah-HEE-yah/

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Meaning

Greeting, salutation

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic تحية
Urdu تہیہ
Persian تهیّه
Bengali তাহিয়া
Pashto طهيه

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Tahiyya is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Greeting, salutation', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Tahiyya, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tahiyya, like Tahia, comes from the Arabic root h-y-y, "tahiyyah." The Tashahhud prayer, recited in every unit of Salah, opens "At-tahiyyatu lillah," greetings belong to Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-ي-ي (ḥ-y-y, 'to live, greet'). Tahiyya means 'greeting, salutation.'

Islamic Significance

'At-Tahiyyat' is the name of a formula of greeting and testimony recited within the daily prayers.

Quranic Connection

The related word appears in Quran 4:86.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.