Yahia
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yahia
Yahia (Yahya) is the Arabic form of John, derived from Hebrew "Yochanan", meaning "God is gracious"; the Arabic spelling also evokes the root "hayy" (to live).
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Etymology
Yahia, is a common Arabic male given name also written as Yahya or Yehia. People with the name include:
Yahia currently ranks #2,640 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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