Yahya
“He lives”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningHe lives
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterY
What does Yahya mean?
Yahya is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “He lives”. Prophet Yahya.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.