Tahiyya
Tahiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Greeting, salutation”.
| Meaning | Greeting, salutation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | تحية |
| Pronunciation | ta-HEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — life; to greet |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahiyya
Tahiyya means 'greeting' or 'salutation'; its root is the same as ḥayāt, 'life', because the old Arab greeting wished long life. In Islam the word is used of the greeting of peace and of al-Taḥiyyāt, the words recited while sitting in prayer. The Quran calls the greeting of peace a blessed and good greeting from God.
Is Tahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahiyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'greeting', a word used in the Quran and in the daily prayer.
Is Tahiyya in the Quran?
The word appears in 'greet one another with a greeting (taḥiyya) from God, blessed and good' (Quran 24:61).
Where is the name Tahiyya used?
Used in Egypt, the Levant and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Tahiyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahiyya mean?
Tahiyya means 'Greeting, salutation'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahiyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'greeting', a word used in the Quran and in the daily prayer.
How do you write Tahiyya in Arabic?
Tahiyya is written تحية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahiyya?
Tahiyya is pronounced ta-HEE-yah.
Is Tahiyya mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'greet one another with a greeting (taḥiyya) from God, blessed and good' (Quran 24:61).