Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah 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 | United States, Uk, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah adds a final h to represent the tāʾ marbūṭa, the Arabic feminine ending of zakiyya, which means pure. The root z-k-w links purity with growth. English-speaking Muslims, especially in the United States and the UK, tend to favour this spelling because it reflects the Arabic letters more closely. In meaning it is exactly the same as Zakiya and Zakia.
Is Zakiyyah a Muslim name?
Muslim families value Zakiyyah for its meaning of purity and righteousness, and the word itself appears in the Quran: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How popular is Zakiyyah?
Muslims in the US and Britain use this spelling most.
Gifts with the name Zakiyyah
- Zakiyyah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Zakiyyah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zakiyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakiyyah mean?
Zakiyyah means 'Pure, chaste, righteous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zakiyyah a Muslim name?
Muslim families value Zakiyyah for its meaning of purity and righteousness, and the word itself appears in the Quran: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
How do you pronounce Zakiyyah?
Zakiyyah is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakiyyah a boy or girl name?
Zakiyyah is usually a girl name.