About Yahya
The name Yahya is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor." It is a significant name in Islamic tradition as it is the Arabic form of John the Baptist, who is considered a prophet and a precursor to Jesus in both Christianity and Islam. The name Yahya carries connotations of divine grace, favor, and prophethood.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
Most individuals with the name Yahya are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 24.62% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Yahya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yahya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.