Yahya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
John the Baptist
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
YAH-yah

Yahya is an Arabic boy's name meaning “John the Baptist”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Yahya

Meaning: John the Baptist.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Yahya

YAH-yahIPA /ˈjɑːjɑː/

Popularity of Yahya

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