تحية

Tahia

girlArabic, Egyptian spelling

Tahia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Greeting, salutation”.

MeaningGreeting, salutation
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Egyptian spelling
Arabic spellingتحية
Pronunciationta-HEE-yah
Arabic rootح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — life; to greet
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Tahia

Tahia is the common Egyptian and French-style spelling of Taḥiyya, 'greeting'. It is a classic Egyptian name of the 20th century, made famous by the dancer and actress Tahia Carioca. The word is also used in Islamic worship for the greeting of peace and for the Taḥiyyāt recited in the sitting of prayer.

Is Tahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Tahia is a form of Tahiyya, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'greeting'.

Is Tahia in the Quran?

The word appears in 'a greeting from God, blessed and good' (Quran 24:61).

Where is the name Tahia used?

Mainly used in Egypt and North Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Tahia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tahia mean?

Tahia means 'Greeting, salutation'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian spelling.

Is Tahia a Muslim name?

Yes. Tahia is a form of Tahiyya, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'greeting'.

How do you write Tahia in Arabic?

Tahia is written تحية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Tahia?

Tahia is pronounced ta-HEE-yah.

Is Tahia mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in 'a greeting from God, blessed and good' (Quran 24:61).

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