Zakia
Zakia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pure, chaste, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, virtuous |
|---|---|
| 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 Zakia
Zakia is the feminine of Zakī and means pure and virtuous. It is also used in everyday Arabic for a pleasant fragrance (rāʾiḥa zakiyya), giving the name a gentle double sense. The spelling Zakia is common in North Africa, Egypt and South Asia.
Is Zakia a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakia is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning pure, and the word zakiyya is used in the Quran.
Is Zakia in the Quran?
Musa asks al-Khidr: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).
Where is the name Zakia used?
Used across North Africa, Egypt and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Zakia
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Spellings and variants of Zakia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia means 'Pure, chaste, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zakia a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakia is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning pure, and the word zakiyya is used in the Quran.
How do you write Zakia in Arabic?
Zakia is written زكية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zakia?
Zakia is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakia mentioned in the Quran?
Musa asks al-Khidr: 'Have you killed a pure soul (nafsan zakiyyatan)?' (Quran 18:74).