Girl name
Tahiyye name meaning
“a wish of well-being; respectful greeting”
Tahiyye means “a wish of well-being; a respectful greeting.” Derived from Arabic taḥiyya, it is used for girls in Türkiye. Its source word is connected with the Arabic root for life. A courteous greeting at a meeting or good wishes opening a letter illustrates the name’s meaning.
What does Tahiyye mean?
A wish of well-being; respectful greeting
In Turkish: esenlik dileği, saygılı selam
Tahiyye expresses greeting someone respectfully and wishing them well. The Arabic word occurs in the Quran, while its plural, tahiyyāt, is familiar in Turkish through the text recited during ritual prayer. This relationship between the singular name and the prayer text explains its clear religious association.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Tahiyye
Arabic taḥiyya means a greeting or wish of well-being. It belongs to the ḥ-y-y root associated with life.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tahiyye in the Quran? | As a word · بتحية · 4:86The source word taḥiyya occurs in the Quran in a verse describing how a greeting should be returned. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Tahiyye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahijje/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تحيه |
| Arabic | تحية |
Is Tahiyye a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahiyye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tahiyye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tahiyye
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
FAQ about the name Tahiyye
What is the meaning of Tahiyye?
Tahiyye means “a wish of well-being; respectful greeting”. Arabic taḥiyya means a greeting or wish of well-being. It belongs to the ḥ-y-y root associated with life.
Is Tahiyye a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahiyye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tahiyye in the Quran?
As a word. The source word taḥiyya occurs in the Quran in a verse describing how a greeting should be returned. (e.g.: 4:86)
What is the origin of the name Tahiyye?
Tahiyye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tahiyye have?
Tahiyye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Tahiyye?
Tahiyye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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