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Taqwa

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Pronounced TAK-wah /ˈtΙ‘k.wΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic taqwa, 'piety; God-consciousness; reverence, mindfulness of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: Piety; God-consciousness: Taqwa is Arabic for 'piety; reverence of God'. Devout, dignified, and warm (said 'TAK-wah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic taqwa, 'piety; God-consciousness; reverence, mindfulness of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#6301 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 211

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taqwa comes from Arabic taqwa, 'piety; God-consciousness; reverence, mindfulness and awe of God' β€” one of the most cherished virtues in Islam (often translated as 'God-fearing devotion'). A devout, dignified, meaningful name (said 'TAK-wah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, piety-and-God-consciousness at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Taqwa means 'piety; God-consciousness; reverence, mindfulness of God' in Arabic β€” a central virtue in Islam β€” a devout, dignified name (said 'TAK-wah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Arabic references β€” taqwa β€” etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taqwa mean?

Taqwa is Arabic for 'piety; God-consciousness; reverence of God'.

How do you pronounce Taqwa?

It's said TAK-wah /ˈtΙ‘k.wΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taqwa a boy or girl name?

Taqwa is a girl's name.

How popular is Taqwa?

Taqwa is a rare name in the U.S.

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