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Zaki

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Meaning

Pure

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic زكي
Urdu ذکی
Persian زکی
Turkish Zeki
Bengali জাকি
Pashto ذکي

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Zaki is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pure', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Zaki, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zaki comes from the Arabic root z-k-w, the same root behind Tazkiya and zakat, meaning "to purify" or "grow." It is translated as "pure."

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Etymology

From the Arabic zaki, 'pure, virtuous.'

Islamic Significance

Purity is tied in the Quran to love rather than to rule: God loves those who turn to him and loves those who purify themselves (2:222).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Malay-speaking Muslim communities.