Surahs that name Yahya
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali 'Imran (3) | Madani | 1 | 39 |
| Al-An'am (6) | Makki | 1 | 85 |
| Maryam (19) | Makki | 2 | 7, 12 |
| Al-Anbya (21) | Makki | 1 | 90 |
First ayah that names him
﴿فَنَادَتْهُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَهُوَ قَآئِمٌ يُصَلِّى فِى ٱلْمِحْرَابِ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكَ بِيَحْيَىٰ مُصَدِّقًۢا بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَسَيِّدًا وَحَصُورًا وَنَبِيًّا مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ ٣٩﴾(39) So the angels called him while he was standing in prayer in the chamber, "Indeed, Allāh gives you good tidings of John, confirming a word from Allāh and [who will be] honorable, abstaining [from women], and a prophet from among the righteous."
About the count
The word يَحْيَىٰ in 8:42, 20:74 and 87:13 is the verb “to live”, not the name, and is not counted.
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Yahya mentioned in the Quran?
The name Yahya (يحيى) appears 5 times in the Quran, in 5 ayat across 4 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Yahya the most?
Surah Maryam (surah 19), where his name appears 2 times.
In which surahs is Yahya mentioned?
Surah Ali 'Imran, Al-An'am, Maryam and Al-Anbya.
