Aakifah
Aakifah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Devoted, staying in worship”.
| Meaning | Devoted, staying in worship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عاكفة |
| Pronunciation | AA-ki-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Aakifah
Aakifah describes a woman who stays devotedly in a place of worship. It is the feminine of ʿĀkif, from the root ʿ-k-f, meaning to devote oneself or to remain in worship. The word is tied to iʿtikāf, the practice of withdrawing into the mosque for worship, above all during Ramadan's final ten nights. As a name, it suggests steady, unwavering devotion to God.
Is Aakifah a Muslim name?
Aakifah is linked to iʿtikāf, and the root appears in the Quran's ruling on it: 'while you are staying for worship (ʿākifūn) in the mosques' (Quran 2:187).
How popular is Aakifah?
It is found in South Asia and, in the form Akife, in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aakifah mean?
Aakifah means 'Devoted, staying in worship'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aakifah a Muslim name?
Aakifah is linked to iʿtikāf, and the root appears in the Quran's ruling on it: 'while you are staying for worship (ʿākifūn) in the mosques' (Quran 2:187).
How do you pronounce Aakifah?
Aakifah is pronounced AA-ki-fah.
Is Aakifah a boy or girl name?
Aakifah is usually a girl name.