Yahya

Boy

Meaning

To live; Prophet John (the Baptist)

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic يحيى
Urdu یحییٰ
Persian یحیی
Bengali ইয়াহিয়া
Pashto یحیی
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Yahya offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'To live; Prophet John (the Baptist)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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