Zahiyya
Zahiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Bright, radiant, splendid”.
| Meaning | Bright, radiant, splendid |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زاهية |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-hee-yah |
| Arabic root | ز ه و (z-h-w) — to be bright, to flourish |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zahiyya
Zahiyya is another transliteration of Zāhiya, an Arabic feminine name meaning bright, vivid or splendid. The doubled y reflects how the ending is sometimes heard, though in Arabic the word has a single y. It shares its root with words for flourishing plants and shining colours.
Is Zahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Zahiyya is a spelling of the Arabic Muslim name Zāhiya, meaning bright and radiant.
Where is the name Zahiyya used?
An uncommon English spelling of Zahia, a name heard in the Levant and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahiyya mean?
Zahiyya means 'Bright, radiant, splendid'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zahiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Zahiyya is a spelling of the Arabic Muslim name Zāhiya, meaning bright and radiant.
How do you write Zahiyya in Arabic?
Zahiyya is written زاهية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zahiyya?
Zahiyya is pronounced ZAH-hee-yah.