تقية

Taqiyyah

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Taqiyyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pious, righteous, God-fearing”.

MeaningPious, righteous, God-fearing
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asتقية
Pronunciationta-KEE-yah
TraditionMuslim
Used inWorldwide

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.

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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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.