Pakeeza
Pakeeza is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Pure, clean, chaste”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, chaste |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | پاکیزہ |
| Pronunciation | pah-KEE-zah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Pakeeza
Pakeeza comes from the Persian pākīza, which is built on pāk, pure or clean. In Urdu it describes a person who is pure and virtuous. The name gained wide fame in South Asia after Pakeezah, a much-loved Hindi-Urdu film released in 1972. The same word pāk also lies inside the name Pakistan, land of the pure, and in Afghanistan and Central Asia the name is often spelled Pakiza.
Is Pakeeza a Muslim name?
Pakeeza is Persian-Urdu rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Pakistan and India use it widely, and its meaning of purity fits Islamic values.
How popular is Pakeeza?
Pakeeza is common in Pakistan and among Indian Muslims, and Pakiza is used in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Pakeeza
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Pakeeza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pakeeza mean?
Pakeeza means 'Pure, clean, chaste'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Pakeeza a Muslim name?
Pakeeza is Persian-Urdu rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Pakistan and India use it widely, and its meaning of purity fits Islamic values.
How do you pronounce Pakeeza?
Pakeeza is pronounced pah-KEE-zah.
Is Pakeeza a boy or girl name?
Pakeeza is usually a girl name.