What does « Yā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Yā (يا) in the Quran, with 0 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

يا
Yā
Creed (aqida)

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Yā

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.

Words from the same root as Yā

إذا
Idhā
حر
Ḥr
حرف
Ḥarf
حم
Ḥm
حمد
Ḥamd
خر
Khar
دع
Dʿ
رب
Rb

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God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

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