Yehya

Yehya Meaning & Origin

About Yehya
The name "Yehya" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "yahya" which means "to live" or "to give life." It is a masculine name that holds religious significance as it is associated with the prophet John the Baptist in Islamic tradition. People named Yehya are often seen as compassionate, kind-hearted, and possess a strong sense of justice. They are known for their ability to bring life and positivity to those around them, making them natural leaders and nurturers.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yehya are male.

Yehya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AH
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/yehya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yehya in Braille

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

The name Yehya in braille

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

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

The name Yehya in sign language

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