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Azka

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Meaning

Pious, pure

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أزكا
Urdu ازکا
Persian آزکا
Bengali আজকা
Pashto ازکا

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Azka is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pious, pure', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Azka has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Azka is an elative form of the Arabic root z-k-w, the same root behind "zakat," meaning "to purify" or "grow." It is translated as "most pure" or "pious."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ز-ك-و (z-k-w, 'to purify, grow'). Azka means 'more pious, purer' - the same root as zakat.

Islamic Significance

The Quran makes mindfulness of God the only rank that counts: the most noble of you in the sight of God is the most mindful of him (49:13).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.