Zaakiyah
Zaakiyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pure, virtuous, righteous”.
| Meaning | Pure, virtuous, righteous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زكية |
| Pronunciation | zah-KEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ز ك و (z-k-w) — to be pure, to grow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zaakiyah
Zaakiyah is a spelling of Zakiyya, meaning pure and virtuous. The root z-k-w gives both purity and growth, and is also the root of zakāh, the purifying alms. The double a in this spelling is a Western variation; in Arabic the first vowel is short. The masculine form is Zaki.
Is Zaakiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaakiyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Zakiyya, meaning pure.
Is Zaakiyah in the Quran?
The Quran uses the word for 'a pure soul' (nafsan zakiyyatan) (Quran 18:74).
Where is the name Zaakiyah used?
Zakiya and Zakia are common across the Arab world and South Asia; Zaakiyah is a rarer Western spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaakiyah mean?
Zaakiyah means 'Pure, virtuous, righteous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zaakiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaakiyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Zakiyya, meaning pure.
How do you write Zaakiyah in Arabic?
Zaakiyah is written زكية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zaakiyah?
Zaakiyah is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zaakiyah mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran uses the word for 'a pure soul' (nafsan zakiyyatan) (Quran 18:74).