Taqiyyah
Taqiyyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pious, righteous, God-fearing”.
| Meaning | Pious, righteous, God-fearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | تقية |
| Pronunciation | ta-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Taqiyyah
Taqiyyah is one way of writing Taqiyya, the feminine of Taqī. It describes a woman who protects herself by staying aware of God at all times, from the root w-q-y, to guard. The final -h stands for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. Parents are drawn to it because of its tie to taqwā, the quality the Quran ranks higher than noble ancestry or riches. It is a quiet, devout name with a strong meaning.
Is Taqiyyah a Muslim name?
Taqiyyah means pious and God-fearing, and its root gives atqā: 'The most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).
How popular is Taqiyyah?
It is used mostly by English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Taqiyyah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Taqiyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taqiyyah mean?
Taqiyyah means 'Pious, righteous, God-fearing'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Taqiyyah a Muslim name?
Taqiyyah means pious and God-fearing, and its root gives atqā: 'The most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).
How do you pronounce Taqiyyah?
Taqiyyah is pronounced ta-KEE-yah.
Is Taqiyyah a boy or girl name?
Taqiyyah is usually a girl name.