♂ Name Yahya

Q: What does the name Yahya mean?

Yahya means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Yahya is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Yahya come from?

Yahya is an Arabic form of the name John, which derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).

What does the name Yahya mean?

Yahya means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

Pronunciation of Yahya

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Popularity of the name Yahya

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