Boy name
Taqi name meaning
“pious, devout”
Taqi is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “pious” or “devout”. It comes from the Arabic word taqī, which also carries the sense of being God-fearing. These closely related meanings express the sense of piety contained in the name’s source word.
What does Taqi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Taqi
From Arabic taqī, meaning pious or God-fearing.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Taqi in Islam and the Quran
Taqi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (تقيا) does, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 13 and QS Maryam [19]: 18.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Taqi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taki/ |
| Arabic script | تقي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦏꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮋᮤ |
Is Taqi a boy’s name?
Yes, Taqi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Taqi ranks #5,184 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Taqi
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
FAQ about the name Taqi
What is the meaning of Taqi?
Taqi means pious, devout. From Arabic taqī, meaning pious or God-fearing.
Is Taqi a boy’s name?
Yes, Taqi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Taqi?
Taqi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Taqi in the Quran?
Taqi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (تقيا) does, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 13 and QS Maryam [19]: 18.
How many syllables does Taqi have?
Taqi has 2 syllables (Ta-qi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Taqi?
Taqi ranks #5,184 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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