Jahya

Jahya Meaning & Origin

About Jahya
The name "Jahya" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hayy" which means "alive" or "living." It is often used as a given name for boys and carries the connotation of vitality, liveliness, and a strong life force. The name "Jahya" symbolizes the essence of being alive and is associated with energy, resilience, and a zest for life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jahya are female.

Jahya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JH
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 HH Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/jahya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JH', 'AH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jahya in Braille

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

The name Jahya in braille

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

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

The name Jahya in sign language

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