Naqi
Naqi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure, clean and spotless”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean and spotless |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نقي |
| Pronunciation | nah-KEE |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Naqi
Naqi (NAH-kee) means pure and spotless, both in a physical and a moral sense. The root n-q-y is about being clean. Shia Muslims hold the name in particular affection because al-Naqī was the title of ʿAlī ibn Muḥammad al-Hādī, the tenth Imam in Twelver belief and a descendant of the Prophet ﷺ. In Pakistan and India it is common alone and in the pairing Ali Naqi.
Is Naqi a Muslim name?
Naqi is an Arabic name meaning pure, and many Muslims know it best as the title of the tenth Imam, ʿAlī al-Naqī.
How popular is Naqi?
Naqi is popular among Shia families in Pakistan, India, Iran and Iraq.
Gifts with the name Naqi
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Spellings and variants of Naqi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naqi mean?
Naqi means 'Pure, clean and spotless'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Naqi a Muslim name?
Naqi is an Arabic name meaning pure, and many Muslims know it best as the title of the tenth Imam, ʿAlī al-Naqī.
How do you pronounce Naqi?
Naqi is pronounced nah-KEE.
Is Naqi a boy or girl name?
Naqi is usually a boy name.