About Yahya
The surname Yahya is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic name "Yahya," which means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor." It is a variant of the Hebrew name "Yochanan" or "John." The surname Yahya is often associated with individuals of Muslim or Arab descent and is found in various countries across the Middle East and North Africa.
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The surname Yahya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yahya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Yahya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in 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.