Zakiah
Zakiah 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) — purity, growth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zakiah
Zakiah is the Malay spelling of the Arabic Zakiyya, feminine of Zakī, 'pure, virtuous'. Its root is the same as that of zakāh, the purifying alms, and carries the sense of both purity and growth. The name is popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, while Arabic and South Asian families usually write it Zakiya or Zakia.
Is Zakiah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakiah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure and virtuous, from the same root as zakāh.
Is Zakiah in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran in the phrase nafsan zakiyyatan, 'a pure soul' (Quran 18:74).
Where is the name Zakiah used?
Common in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei; Zakiya is more usual elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Zakiah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakiah mean?
Zakiah means 'Pure, virtuous, righteous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zakiah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakiah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure and virtuous, from the same root as zakāh.
How do you write Zakiah in Arabic?
Zakiah is written زكية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zakiah?
Zakiah is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.
Is Zakiah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran in the phrase nafsan zakiyyatan, 'a pure soul' (Quran 18:74).