Yahya Name in Urdu – Meaning & Origin

یحییٰ

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Yahya at a glance

Name in Urduیحییٰ
MeaningHe lives; name of a prophet
Meaning in Urduزندہ رہنے والا، ایک نبی کا نام
Genderboy
OriginArabic
English spellingsYahya, Yahiya

Meaning of Yahya

Yahya (یحییٰ) is a boy's name of Arabic origin that means "He lives; name of a prophet". In Urdu, its meaning is:

زندہ رہنے والا، ایک نبی کا نام

In English it is also spelled Yahiya, but in Urdu it is always written یحییٰ.

How to write Yahya in Urdu

Yahya is written from right to left using these Urdu letters:

  1. یChoti Yay
  2. حBari Hay
  3. یChoti Yay
  4. یChoti Yay

Frequently asked questions

How do you write Yahya in Urdu?

Yahya is written یحییٰ in Urdu, using the letters Choti Yay, Bari Hay, Choti Yay, Choti Yay (read from right to left).

What is the meaning of Yahya?

Yahya means "He lives; name of a prophet". In Urdu, the meaning of Yahya is: زندہ رہنے والا، ایک نبی کا نام.

Is Yahya a boy or girl name?

Yahya is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

What are other spellings of Yahya?

Yahya is also spelled Yahiya in English. All of these are written یحییٰ in Urdu.

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