Yaxye
Yaxye is a Muslim boy name meaning “He lives; Prophet Yaḥyā (John)”.
| Meaning | He lives; Prophet Yaḥyā (John) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يحيى |
| Pronunciation | YAH-yeh |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — life |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yaxye
Yaxye is the Somali spelling of Yaḥyā, the Prophet John the Baptist, with x for ḥ and the Somali final -e. The name means 'he lives'. Yaḥyā was the son of Zakariyyā, granted to him in old age, and the Quran notes that no one before him had been given that name.
Is Yaxye a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaxye is the Somali form of Yahya, the name of the prophet John, son of Zakariya.
Is Yaxye in the Quran?
'O Yaḥyā, take the Scripture with determination' (Quran 19:12).
Where is the name Yaxye used?
Common among Somalis; spelled Yahye in English documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaxye mean?
Yaxye means 'He lives; Prophet Yaḥyā (John)'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Yaxye a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaxye is the Somali form of Yahya, the name of the prophet John, son of Zakariya.
How do you write Yaxye in Arabic?
Yaxye is written يحيى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yaxye?
Yaxye is pronounced YAH-yeh.
Is Yaxye mentioned in the Quran?
'O Yaḥyā, take the Scripture with determination' (Quran 19:12).