Yahia
/YA-ia/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Yahia is a Western name meaning "Yahia is generally considered a variant of Yahya, which is the Arabic form of John, meaning "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor."". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Arabic origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor."
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic YA-ia
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YA-ia. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yahia
- · None - while 'Yahya' has famous bearers
- · 'Yahia' specifically does not readily have well-known female figures associated with it.
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