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Zakiya
Zakiya Pronunciation
Zakiya is pronounced zah-KEE-yah /zɑˈki.jɑ/High
Meaning: Feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') — beloved in Swahili use tooHigh
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History & Origin
Zakiya is the feminine of Zaki — 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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How do you pronounce Zakiya?
Zakiya is pronounced zah-KEE-yah (/zɑˈki.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Zakiya said aloud.
How do you say Zakiya?
Zakiya is said zah-KEE-yah (/zɑˈki.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Zakiya said aloud.
What does the name Zakiya mean?
Zakiya is the feminine of Zaki, Arabic for 'pure, virtuous', also read 'intelligent'.
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.