Zakia
Zakia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure, chaste, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زكية |
| Pronunciation | zah-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Zakia
Zakia is the feminine form of Zakī and means pure and virtuous. It comes from the root z-k-w, which joins the ideas of purity and growth. In everyday Arabic the word is also used for a pleasant scent, as in rāʾiḥa zakiyya, so the name has a gentle second layer of meaning. This spelling is widespread in North Africa, Egypt and South Asia.
Is Zakia a Muslim name?
Zakia is a Muslim girl's name meaning pure, and the word zakiyya occurs in the Quran. Musa asks al-Khidr: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How popular is Zakia?
You will find it across North Africa, in Egypt and in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Zakia
- Zakia name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Zakia baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Zakia
Names similar to Zakia
More Muslim girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia means 'Pure, chaste, virtuous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zakia a Muslim name?
Zakia is a Muslim girl's name meaning pure, and the word zakiyya occurs in the Quran. Musa asks al-Khidr: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How do you pronounce Zakia?
Zakia is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakia a boy or girl name?
Zakia is usually a girl name.