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Zakia

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Meaning

Intelligent, pure

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic زكية
Urdu ذکیہ
Persian زکیه
Bengali জাকিয়া
Pashto ذکیه

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Zakia stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Intelligent, pure', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Zakia comes from the same Arabic root z-k-w as Azka, meaning "pure."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ز-ك-و (z-k-w, 'to be pure, grow'). Zakia means 'pure, virtuous' - related to zakat, the purifying almsgiving.

Quranic Connection

From the root of zakah ('purity, growth'); the angel promises Maryam 'a pure boy' (19:19).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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