Yahia
يحيى
/ yah-HEE-ah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Grace
Meaning & Etymology
Yahweh is gracious
Yahweh is gracious
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yehia, meaning ‘Yahweh is gracious’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
Used in Egyptian society, often given to signify divine grace and favor.
Symbolism
Represents divine grace and the blessings of God.
Related names
Famous People
Yahia Yousri
journalism · Egypt · b. 1950
An Egyptian journalist and political commentator.