Iya

Iya Meaning & Origin

About Iya
The name "Iya" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Hebrew, it is derived from the word "Iyya" which means "to be strong" or "to be powerful." In Nigerian culture, "Iya" is a Yoruba word that means "mother" and is often used as a term of respect for older women or as a prefix to female names. Overall, the name "Iya" carries connotations of strength, power, and maternal love.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iya are female.

Iya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/iya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iya in Braille

Here's how to represent Iya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Iya in braille

How to Spell the Name Iya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Iya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iya in sign language

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