Yahiya

Yahiya is a masculine given name used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. It is a transliteration of the Arabic يحيى (Yahya), from a root meaning "to live" or "to be alive," and is commonly associated with vitality and life. The spelling Yahiya is one of several transliterations; other common variants include Yahya, Yahia, and Yaḥyā. The name has been adopted in non-Arabic contexts through Islamic influence, including South Asia, East Africa, and parts of Europe.

In Islamic tradition, Yahya is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Qur’an, known in the Judeo-Christian context as John the Baptist. The Qur’an describes Yahya as the son of Zechariah and a pious, wise man who was granted guidance from a young age.

As a given name, Yahiya is widely used across the Arab world and in Muslim-majority communities worldwide. It is predominantly masculine but can appear in different cultural settings with varying gender conventions. In modern times, people named Yahiya have been noted in fields such as literature, academia, and public life.

See also Yahya (name).