Yahya in Arabic
The name Yahya is written يحيى in Arabic. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he lives; the Arabic form of John".
يحيى
- In Arabic
- يحيى
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- he lives; the Arabic form of John
How to write Yahya in Arabic, letter by letter
- ي Ya: "y", or a long "ee"
- ح Ha: a breathy "h" from the throat
- ي Ya: "y", or a long "ee"
- ى Alif maqsura: long "a" at the end of a word
Yahya in Arabic calligraphy
Yahya (يحيى) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
Yahya in Arabic for a tattoo, necklace or gift
For a name necklace or tattoo, keep the spelling يحيى and make sure the letters stay joined and read from right to left. Thuluth and Diwani give an ornate look for larger pieces, while Kufi stays readable at small sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Yahya in Arabic?
Yahya is written يحيى, from right to left.
What does the name Yahya mean?
Yahya is of Hebrew origin and means "he lives; the Arabic form of John".