Yahya means “he lives”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yahya is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yahya mean?
Literal meaning
Yahya is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “he lives”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
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Yahya in Turkish
What does Yahya mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yahya. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “he lives” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yahya come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yahya a Turkish name?
Yes. Yahya is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Yahya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YahyaLatin | Boy | same as above: “he lives” | 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 Yahya
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahya | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yahya
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yahya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KeskinayBoy“sharp moon”same language (turkish)
- FerîGirl“secondary, subordinate; detailed”same language (turkish)
- TekcanBoy“unique soul”same language (turkish)
- MüzehherGirl“in bloom, flowering”same language (turkish)
- ZeynelBoy“ornament, adornment”same language (turkish)
- DemirdelenUnisex“one strong enough to pierce iron”same language (turkish)
- AyalpBoy“hero bright and handsome as the moon”same language (turkish)
- KoncaGirl“rosebud”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yahya
What does the name Yahya mean?
Yahya means “he lives”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yahya a girl's or a boy's name?
Yahya is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yahya come from?
Yahya is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yahya?
Yahya is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Yahya have?
Yahya has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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