طه

Taha

boyArabic (Quranic letters)

Taha is a Muslim boy name meaning “Quranic letters Ṭā Hā; title of Surah 20”.

MeaningQuranic letters Ṭā Hā; title of Surah 20
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic letters)
Arabic spellingطه
PronunciationTAH-hah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Taha

Taha is formed from the two Arabic letters ṭā and hā that open Surah 20, which is named after them. Their meaning is known only to God, but by long tradition Taha is regarded as one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a boy's name across the Muslim world; the old listing as a girl's name is mistaken.

Is Taha a Muslim name?

Yes. Taha is a Muslim boy's name taken from the opening of Surah Taha and traditionally counted among the names of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Taha in the Quran?

Surah 20 opens with the letters 'Ta Ha' (Quran 20:1).

Where is the name Taha used?

Popular across the Arab world, Turkey, South Asia and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Taha

TaahaTaahaaTahaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taha mean?

Taha means 'Quranic letters Ṭā Hā; title of Surah 20'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic letters).

Is Taha a Muslim name?

Yes. Taha is a Muslim boy's name taken from the opening of Surah Taha and traditionally counted among the names of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Taha in Arabic?

Taha is written طه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taha?

Taha is pronounced TAH-hah.

Is Taha mentioned in the Quran?

Surah 20 opens with the letters 'Ta Ha' (Quran 20:1).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.