Yahia

Yahia Meaning & Origin

About Yahia
The name "Yahia" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "yahya," which means "to live" or "to give life." It is a variant of the name "John" and is often associated with the biblical figure John the Baptist. People named Yahia are believed to possess qualities such as vitality, liveliness, and a strong sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yahia are male.

Yahia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AH
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 HH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/yahia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yahia in Braille

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

The name Yahia in braille

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

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

The name Yahia in sign language

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