Yehia
Yehia is a Muslim boy name meaning “He lives; the Prophet John”.
| Meaning | He lives; the Prophet John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | يحيى |
| Pronunciation | YEH-yah |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yehia
Yehia is an Egyptian spelling of Yahya, the Quranic name of the Prophet John the Baptist, son of Zakariyya. The name is understood as 'he lives' or 'he will live'. In the Quran, God tells Zakariyya that this name had not been given to anyone before. Yehia and Yahia are the usual Egyptian spellings.
Is Yehia a Muslim name?
Yes. Yehia (Yahya) is a Muslim name and the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
Is Yehia in the Quran?
The name appears in the Quran: 'O Zakariyya, We give you good news of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).
Where is the name Yehia used?
Common in Egypt and used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Yehia
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Spellings and variants of Yehia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yehia mean?
Yehia means 'He lives; the Prophet John'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Yehia a Muslim name?
Yes. Yehia (Yahya) is a Muslim name and the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Yehia in Arabic?
Yehia is written يحيى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yehia?
Yehia is pronounced YEH-yah.
Is Yehia mentioned in the Quran?
The name appears in the Quran: 'O Zakariyya, We give you good news of a boy whose name will be Yahya' (Quran 19:7).