Azka
Azka is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Most virtuous, purer”.
| Meaning | Most virtuous, purer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أزكى |
| Pronunciation | AZ-kah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Azka
Azka is the comparative of the Arabic zakī, 'pure', and so means 'purer' or 'the purest'. Its root, z-k-w, joins ideas of purity and growth. The same root produces zakāt, the alms that purify wealth, and tazkiya, the cleansing of the soul. As a girl's name Azka is fairly new, but it has quickly found favour with parents in Pakistan and Indonesia who like its short sound and spiritual sense.
Is Azka a Muslim name?
Azka comes from the Arabic azkā, 'purer', a word found in the Quran: 'That is more virtuous (azkā) for you and purer' (Quran 2:232).
How popular is Azka?
It is a popular modern girls' name in Pakistan and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Azka
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Azka
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azka mean?
Azka means 'Most virtuous, purer'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Azka a Muslim name?
Azka comes from the Arabic azkā, 'purer', a word found in the Quran: 'That is more virtuous (azkā) for you and purer' (Quran 2:232).
How do you pronounce Azka?
Azka is pronounced AZ-kah.
Is Azka a boy or girl name?
Azka is usually a girl name.