Boy name
Taha name meaning
“letters opening a Quranic chapter”
Taha means the letters that open a Quranic chapter. It comes from the Arabic letter names Ṭā and Hā and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its direct textual association is with Surah Taha, whose opening displays the letters طه, also forming the chapter's name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Taha mean?
Letters opening a Quranic chapter
In Turkish: Kur'an'da bir sureyi açan harfler
Taha is directly associated with the Quranic chapter of the same name. Interpretations of its opening letters vary and cannot be presented as a settled dictionary meaning; Islamic devotional literature also uses Taha in addressing Muhammad, without resolving the letters' original significance.
How popular is Taha?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 45provinces
Where is Taha in the top 30?
45 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Taha
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Taha popular?
Taha is an established name with a direct connection to the Quran’s Ta-Ha chapter. Its two syllables and repeated open vowels give it a simple, flowing pronunciation.
Origin of the name Taha
From the Arabic letter names Ṭā Hā, which open the twentieth chapter of the Quran. Their precise significance is not agreed upon.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Taha in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · طه · 20:1Taha is the name of a Quranic surah, and the letters طه appear at that surah's opening. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Taha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Taha Zakir
Meaning of each name
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
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Naim Taha
Meaning of each name
- Naim: ease, abundance and blissful living
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
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Taha Sabahaddin
Meaning of each name
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Sabahaddin: morning of the faith; its dawning light
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Hazer Taha
Meaning of each name
- Hazer: Caution; taking care
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
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Taha Fettah
Meaning of each name
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
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Nasuhi Taha
Meaning of each name
- Nasuhi: sincere adviser; wholehearted
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Taha, Ömer Taha, Emir Taha, Yusuf Taha, Ali Taha, Eymen Taha.
How to pronounce Taha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طه |
Is Taha a boy’s name?
Yes, Taha is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Taha appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Taha
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Tahar♂Clean, purified
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Taki♂God-conscious
- Talay♂♀Sea
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Tarhan♂Privileged official
- Taş♂Stone
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
Famous people named Taha
- Taha Akgül · b. 1990
- Taha Altıkardeş · b. 2003
- Taha Can Velioğlu · b. 1994
- Taha Cengiz Demirtaş · b. 1994
- Taha Yalçıner · b. 1987
- Taha Akyol · b. 1946
- Taha Carım · b. 1914
- Taha Balcı · b. 1988
- Taha Genç · b. 1979
- Taha Özhan · b. 1977
- Taha Toros · b. 1912
- Seyyid Taha Efendi · b. 1864
FAQ about the name Taha
What is the meaning of Taha?
Taha means “letters opening a Quranic chapter”. From the Arabic letter names Ṭā Hā, which open the twentieth chapter of the Quran. Their precise significance is not agreed upon.
Is Taha a boy’s name?
Yes, Taha is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Taha in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Taha is the name of a Quranic surah, and the letters طه appear at that surah's opening. (e.g.: 20:1)
What is the origin of the name Taha?
Taha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Taha have?
Taha has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Taha?
Taha appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Taha?
Some ideas: Taha Zakir; Naim Taha; Taha Sabahaddin.
Famous people named Taha?
Notable people named Taha include Taha Akgül, Taha Altıkardeş, Taha Can Velioğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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