Taqiyya
Taqiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pious, God-fearing woman”.
| Meaning | Pious, God-fearing woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | تقية |
| Pronunciation | ta-KEE-yah |
| Arabic root | و ق ي (w-q-y) — to guard, to be God-conscious |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Taqiyya
Taqiyya is the feminine of Taqī, 'pious, God-fearing', from the same root as taqwā. As a girl's name it is used mainly by English-speaking and African Muslims. Parents should know that the same Arabic word also names a legal concept of concealing one's faith under threat, so some prefer the spelling Taqiyyah or the name Taqwa.
Is Taqiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Taqiyya is an Arabic name meaning pious woman, the feminine of Taqī.
Is Taqiyya in the Quran?
Its root gives atqā, 'most God-conscious': 'The most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).
Where is the name Taqiyya used?
Found mainly among Muslims in the West and West Africa.
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Spellings and variants of Taqiyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taqiyya mean?
Taqiyya means 'Pious, God-fearing woman'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Taqiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Taqiyya is an Arabic name meaning pious woman, the feminine of Taqī.
How do you write Taqiyya in Arabic?
Taqiyya is written تقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Taqiyya?
Taqiyya is pronounced ta-KEE-yah.
Is Taqiyya mentioned in the Quran?
Its root gives atqā, 'most God-conscious': 'The most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).