Zakiyya
Zakiyya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure, chaste, righteous”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, righteous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زكية |
| Pronunciation | zah-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Zakiyya
Zakiyya is the spelling that comes closest to the Arabic zakiyya, and the doubled y mirrors the stressed ending of the word. It means a pure and upright woman, from the root z-k-w. The same word is used for a sweet, clean fragrance, so it hints at goodness of character together with something lovely to the senses. Zakiya and Zakia are simpler spellings of the same name.
Is Zakiyya a Muslim name?
Zakiyya is a Muslim girl's name, and the exact word zakiyya occurs in the Quran. It appears in 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How popular is Zakiyya?
Arab families use it, as do English-speaking Muslims who want a precise transliteration.
Gifts with the name Zakiyya
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- Personalised Zakiyya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zakiyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakiyya mean?
Zakiyya means 'Pure, chaste, righteous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zakiyya a Muslim name?
Zakiyya is a Muslim girl's name, and the exact word zakiyya occurs in the Quran. It appears in 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How do you pronounce Zakiyya?
Zakiyya is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakiyya a boy or girl name?
Zakiyya is usually a girl name.