Taha means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Taha is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Taha mean?
مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى، مەنىسى: پاكLiteral meaning
Taha (تاھا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pure” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
one of the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad
Meaning themes: Purity
Taha in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Taha mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Taha. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Taha mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تاھا and Taha (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Taha mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Taha. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Taha come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Taha?
Taha is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Taha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TahaLatin | Boy | same as above: “pure” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | تاھاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “pure” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | TahaLatin | Boy | same as above: “pure” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Taha
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Taha
Sibling names for Taha
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Taha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkburçakBoy“a kind of vetch, a legume plant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- PekakUnisex“very white, very pure”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- SubihanqulBoy“servant of the pure God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- ArtaçBoy“honourable crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- PakkanUnisex“pure blood”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- SebinisaGirl“pure woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- OlpakUnisex“be pure”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ÖzaktuğBoy“pure white standard”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Taha
What does the name Taha mean?
Taha means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Taha a girl's or a boy's name?
Taha is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Taha come from?
Taha is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Taha?
Taha is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Taha spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Taha (Latin), تاھا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Taha have?
Taha has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى، مەنىسى: پاك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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