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Zakiya
Pronounced zah-KEE-yah /zΙΛki.jΙ/High
Meaning: Feminine of Zaki β Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') β beloved in Swahili use tooHigh
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History & Origin
Zakiya is the feminine of Zaki β Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous, growing in goodness', with an 'intelligent' reading as well. The root also gives zakat, purifying charity. It travels warmly through Swahili-speaking Africa and African American naming.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare, pure at the root, and bright.
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What does the name Zakiya mean?
Zakiya is the feminine of Zaki, Arabic for 'pure, virtuous', also read 'intelligent'.
How do you pronounce Zakiya?
It's said zah-KEE-yah /zΙΛki.jΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zakiya a boy or girl name?
Zakiya is a girl's name.
How popular is Zakiya?
Zakiya is a rare name in the U.S.