What does « Yā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word (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
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

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