Talhah
Talhah 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 Talhah
Talhah is a spelling of Ṭalḥa that keeps the final -h of the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. The word names a shady thorn tree of the Arabian desert. Families choose it for Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh, an early Muslim of Quraysh who was badly wounded defending the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ at Uhud and is counted among the ten promised Paradise.
Is Talhah a Muslim name?
Yes. Talhah is a Muslim name borne by a leading Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh.
Is Talhah in the Quran?
The tree it names appears in the description of Paradise: 'and acacia trees (ṭalḥ) layered with fruit' (Quran 56:29).
Where is the name Talhah used?
Found mainly among English-speaking Muslims and in Gulf and South Asian families who prefer the -ah ending.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talhah mean?
Talhah means 'A single acacia tree'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Talhah a Muslim name?
Yes. Talhah is a Muslim name borne by a leading Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbaydullāh.
How do you write Talhah in Arabic?
Talhah is written طلحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Talhah?
Talhah is pronounced TAL-hah.
Is Talhah mentioned in the Quran?
The tree it names appears in the description of Paradise: 'and acacia trees (ṭalḥ) layered with fruit' (Quran 56:29).