Taha

Boy Name #1,721 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A Quranic mystery and a prophet's honorific — pure and sacred

Arabic Turkish Persian Islamic

Spiritual Traditional Classic Elegant Minimalist

Meaning & Origin

"mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God"

Origin: Arabic Quranic

Language: Arabic

"pure, righteous (as a title of the Prophet)"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic tradition

Language: Arabic

The Story of Taha

Taha (طه) refers to two Arabic letters — Ṭāʾ (ط) and Hāʾ (ه) — that appear at the beginning of the 20th surah (chapter) of the Quran, known as Surah Ta-Ha. In Islamic tradition, these 'muqatta'at' (disconnected letters) are considered among the greatest mysteries of the Quran, known only to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was also known by the appellation Taha, meaning pure and pious.

Taha is consistently popular throughout the Arab world, Turkey, and Muslim communities globally. It carries the double blessing of being a Quranic name and an honorific of the Prophet Muhammad. In recent years, it has also gained use outside Muslim communities for its simple, elegant sound.

As one of the Prophet Muhammad's many titles, Taha is considered a highly auspicious Islamic name. The Surah Ta-Ha contains beautiful verses about Moses (Musa), making it one of the most recited chapters. For Muslim families, naming a son Taha is an act of devotion and a wish for purity.

Fun Facts

Ta-Ha are among the 'mysterious letters' (muqatta'at) that open several Quranic chapters
The Prophet Muhammad was addressed as Taha as a title of honor
Surah Ta-Ha is the 20th chapter of the Quran and contains the story of Moses receiving divine guidance

Taha in Other Languages

Urdu طٰہٰ

Arabic طه

Bengali তাহা

Persian طاها

Turkish Taha

Famous People Named Taha

Taha Akgül

Athlete

1990

Turkish wrestler and Olympic gold medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics in freestyle wrestling

Ali Hassan Taha

Politician

1949

Sudanese politician who served as Second Vice President of Sudan

Prophet Muhammad (title: Taha)

Religious

570

Founder of Islam, who was honored with the title Taha meaning pure and righteous

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,721
Total SSA Count: 96
Cultural Origins: Arabic Turkish Persian Islamic
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Tahj #1420 Tahir #1907

Pairs Well With

Taha Muhammad Taha Ali Taha Hassan Taha Ibrahim Taha Kareem Taha Yusuf Taha Omar

Sibling Names

Yahya Omar Ibrahim Fatima Maryam Aisha Hassan

Similar Names

Maha Yahya Rahma Rahaf Yahia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taha

What does the name Taha mean?

"mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God" (from Arabic Quranic). "pure, righteous (as a title of the Prophet)" (from Arabic/Islamic tradition). Taha (طه) refers to two Arabic letters — Ṭāʾ (ط) and Hāʾ (ه) — that appear at the beginning of the 20th surah (chapter) of the Quran, known as Surah Ta-Ha. In Islamic tradition, these 'muqatta'at' (disconnected letters) are considered among the greatest mysteries of the Quran, known only to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was also known by the appellation Taha, meaning pure and pious.

What is the origin of the name Taha?

Taha has Arabic Quranic, Arabic/Islamic tradition, Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Islamic origins. In Arabic Quranic, it means "mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God". In Arabic/Islamic tradition, it means "pure, righteous (as a title of the Prophet)".

Is Taha a boy or girl name?

Taha is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Taha?

Taha is currently ranked #1721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Taha?

Popular middle name pairings include Taha Muhammad, Taha Ali, Taha Hassan, Taha Ibrahim, Taha Kareem, Taha Yusuf, and Taha Omar.

What are good sibling names for Taha?

Names that pair well with Taha as siblings include Yahya, Omar, Ibrahim, Fatima, Maryam, Aisha, and Hassan.

How many syllables does Taha have?

Taha has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Taha a common or rare name?

Taha is an uncommon name, ranked #1721 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Taha

Taha is a boy name with Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Islamic origins . The name means "mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God" in Arabic Quranic .

Taha is currently ranked #1,721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Taha has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Taha include Tahj, Tahir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.