Discover the meaning of the word O (vocative) (يا) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
يا
O (vocative)
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of O (vocative)
Ya is a vocative particle (nida) used to call someone.
The Almighty says: 'O you who believe' (Al-Baqara 104).
It is one of the most used vocative particles in the Quran to address believers, People of the Book or all humanity.