Girl name
Zakiah name meaning
“pure and virtuous”
Zakiah is a feminine name from Arabic zakiyyah, meaning ‘pure and virtuous’. Zakiyyah is the feminine form of zakiyy, a word meaning ‘pure’, ‘good’, or ‘virtuous’. The connection between these two Arabic forms explains both the feminine usage of the name and its range of meanings.
What does Zakiah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Zakiah
From Arabic zakiyyah, the feminine form of zakiyy ‘pure, good, virtuous’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zakiah in Islam and the Quran
Zakiah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (زكية) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 74.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zakiah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zakiah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Rahmasari: essence of compassion
- Qonita: devout and obedient
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Meaning of each word
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Nuraisyah: light of Aisyah
- Rafika: female friend, kindly companion
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Zakiah Sabariah
Meaning of each word
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Sabariah: patient, steadfast through hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Nuryani: light
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Dania: near, within reach
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Zakiah Soleiman
Meaning of each word
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Soleiman: peaceful, flourishing
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Zakiah Paridah Fitriawati
Meaning of each word
- Zakiah: pure and virtuous
- Paridah: unique, without equal
- Fitriawati: woman associated with innate nature
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How to pronounce Zakiah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakiah/ |
| Arabic script | زكية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦏꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮊᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Zakiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zakiah ranks #847 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zakiah
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Zakiah
- Zakiah Daradjat · b. 1926
- Zakiah
- Zakiah · b. 1993
- Zakiah · b. 1965
- Zakiah Darajat · b. 1971
- Zakiah Darajat
- Zakiah Faried Abdullah
- Zakiah Saidah Fitri · b. 1991
- Zakiah Syamsudin · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Zakiah
What is the meaning of Zakiah?
Zakiah means pure and virtuous. From Arabic zakiyyah, the feminine form of zakiyy ‘pure, good, virtuous’.
Is Zakiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zakiah?
Zakiah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zakiah in the Quran?
Zakiah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (زكية) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 74.
How many syllables does Zakiah have?
Zakiah has 3 syllables (Za-ki-ah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zakiah?
Zakiah ranks #847 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zakiah?
Some ideas: Zakiah Rahmasari Qonita; Zakiah Nuraisyah Rafika; Zakiah Sabariah.
Famous people named Zakiah?
Notable people named Zakiah include Zakiah Daradjat, Zakiah, Zakiah.
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