Zakiya
Zakiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure, virtuous, righteous”.
| Meaning | Pure, virtuous, righteous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زكية |
| Pronunciation | zah-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan, United States |
Meaning and origin of Zakiya
Zakiya is the feminine of Zakī and means pure and righteous. It shares the root z-k-w, to be pure or to grow, with the word zakāt. Since the mid-twentieth century the name has been popular among African American Muslims, and it is also used in the Arab world and South Asia. As a spelling, Zakiya is a simplified version of Zakiyya.
Is Zakiya a Muslim name?
Zakiya carries the meaning pure, a word found in the Quran, which makes it a natural Muslim name. It appears in 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How popular is Zakiya?
Besides the Arab world and South Asia, it has a strong following among American Muslims.
Gifts with the name Zakiya
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Spellings and variants of Zakiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakiya mean?
Zakiya means 'Pure, virtuous, righteous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zakiya a Muslim name?
Zakiya carries the meaning pure, a word found in the Quran, which makes it a natural Muslim name. It appears in 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How do you pronounce Zakiya?
Zakiya is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakiya a boy or girl name?
Zakiya is usually a girl name.