زكي

Zeki

boyTurkish form of Arabic ZakiMuslim

Zeki is a Muslim boy name of Turkish form of Arabic Zaki origin, meaning “Intelligent, clever; pure”.

MeaningIntelligent, clever; pure
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Zaki
Written asزكي
Pronunciationzeh-KEE
TraditionMuslim
Used inTurkey, Kurdistan, Balkans

Meaning and origin of Zeki

Zeki is the Turkish form of the Arabic Zakī. In Turkish, zeki is the ordinary adjective for intelligent or clever, so Turks hear the name mainly in that way. The Arabic original adds the meaning pure and virtuous, from the root z-k-w, to be pure or grow. It is a familiar name in Turkey and among Kurdish and Balkan Muslims.

Is Zeki a Muslim name?

Zeki is a Turkish Muslim name that comes from the Arabic Zakī, meaning pure.

How popular is Zeki?

Turkey, the Kurdish regions and Turkish communities across Europe all use it.

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Spellings and variants of Zeki

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeki mean?

Zeki means 'Intelligent, clever; pure'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Zaki origin.

Is Zeki a Muslim name?

Zeki is a Turkish Muslim name that comes from the Arabic Zakī, meaning pure.

How do you pronounce Zeki?

Zeki is pronounced zeh-KEE.

Is Zeki a boy or girl name?

Zeki is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.