تقيّة

Taqiyah

girlArabic

Taqiyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pious, God-fearing”.

MeaningPious, God-fearing
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingتقيّة
Pronunciationta-QEE-yah
Arabic rootو ق ي (w-q-y) — to guard, protect
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Taqiyah

Taqiyah is the feminine of Taqī, a pious, God-conscious person, from the same root as taqwā. It is used as a girl's name in Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of the Arab world. It should not be confused with taqiyya in the theological sense of concealing one's faith, which is spelled the same in Arabic.

Is Taqiyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Taqiyah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning pious and God-fearing.

Where is the name Taqiyah used?

Used in Malaysia, Indonesia and among Arab families.

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Spellings and variants of Taqiyah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taqiyah mean?

Taqiyah means 'Pious, God-fearing'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Taqiyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Taqiyah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning pious and God-fearing.

How do you write Taqiyah in Arabic?

Taqiyah is written تقيّة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taqiyah?

Taqiyah is pronounced ta-QEE-yah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.