Zaakiyah
Zaakiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure and virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure and virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زكية |
| Pronunciation | zah-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Pakistan, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Zaakiyah
Zaakiyah is a spelling of Zakiyya, a name meaning pure, virtuous and upright. Its root, z-k-w, holds two ideas at once, purity and growth, and it also gives the word zakāh, the alms that purify wealth. In Arabic the first vowel is actually short, so the double a here is a Western habit of spelling rather than a guide to pronunciation. Zaki is the masculine form.
Is Zaakiyah a Muslim name?
Zaakiyah is a Muslim name meaning pure. The Quran uses the word for 'a pure soul' (nafsan zakiyyatan) (Quran 18:74).
How popular is Zaakiyah?
Zakiya and Zakia are widespread in the Arab world and South Asia, while Zaakiyah is a rarer Western spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaakiyah mean?
Zaakiyah means 'Pure and virtuous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zaakiyah a Muslim name?
Zaakiyah is a Muslim name meaning pure. The Quran uses the word for 'a pure soul' (nafsan zakiyyatan) (Quran 18:74).
How do you pronounce Zaakiyah?
Zaakiyah is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zaakiyah a boy or girl name?
Zaakiyah is usually a girl name.