Talha
Talha is a Muslim boy name meaning “A single acacia tree”.
| Meaning | A single acacia tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طلحة |
| Pronunciation | TAL-hah |
| Arabic root | ط ل ح (ṭ-l-ḥ) — the acacia (talḥ) tree |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Talha
Talha is the singular of ṭalḥ, a thorny desert tree usually identified with the acacia, valued for shade in Arabia. It is chiefly loved as the name of Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh, one of the earliest converts and one of the ten Companions promised Paradise by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He shielded the Prophet with his own hand at the Battle of Uhud.
Is Talha a Muslim name?
Yes. Talha is a classic Muslim name, honoured as the name of the Companion Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh, one of the ten promised Paradise.
Is Talha in the Quran?
The ṭalḥ tree is mentioned among the delights of Paradise: 'and acacia trees (ṭalḥ) layered with fruit' (Quran 56:29).
Where is the name Talha used?
Popular across the Muslim world, especially in Pakistan, Turkey, the Arab world and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Talha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talha mean?
Talha means 'A single acacia tree'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Talha a Muslim name?
Yes. Talha is a classic Muslim name, honoured as the name of the Companion Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh, one of the ten promised Paradise.
How do you write Talha in Arabic?
Talha is written طلحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Talha?
Talha is pronounced TAL-hah.
Is Talha mentioned in the Quran?
The ṭalḥ tree is mentioned among the delights of Paradise: 'and acacia trees (ṭalḥ) layered with fruit' (Quran 56:29).