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Wahyu

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Meaning

Revelation

Linguistic Origin

Indonesian

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic واهيو
Urdu واہیو
Persian واهیو
Bengali ওয়াহ্যু
Pashto وایو

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Wahyu is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Revelation', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Wahyu has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Wahyu is an Indonesian and Malay word meaning "revelation," borrowed directly from the Arabic root w-h-y, used throughout the Quran for divine revelation to the prophets.

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Etymology

From the Indonesian wahyu, 'divine revelation' - via Arabic wahy, the Quranic term for revelation.

Islamic Significance

Wahy is revelation, the process by which the Quran was conveyed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Quranic Connection

Quran 53:4 says of the Prophet that it is not but a revelation revealed.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.