Zaakirah
Zaakirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who remembers God”.
| Meaning | One who remembers God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ذاكرة |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-ki-rah |
| Arabic root | ذ ك ر (dh-k-r) — to remember, to mention |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zaakirah
Zaakirah is the South Asian spelling of Dhākira, a woman who is constantly engaged in dhikr, the remembrance of God. In Urdu and Persian the Arabic dh is pronounced as z, which gives the spelling Zaakirah. The masculine is Zakir (Dhākir).
Is Zaakirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaakirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a woman who remembers God.
Is Zaakirah in the Quran?
The Quran praises 'the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so' (Quran 33:35).
Where is the name Zaakirah used?
Used in Pakistan, India and among South African and East African Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaakirah mean?
Zaakirah means 'One who remembers God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zaakirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaakirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a woman who remembers God.
How do you write Zaakirah in Arabic?
Zaakirah is written ذاكرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zaakirah?
Zaakirah is pronounced ZAH-ki-rah.
Is Zaakirah mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran praises 'the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so' (Quran 33:35).