Girl name
Zakiyah name meaning
“pure, inwardly clean”
Zakiyah is a feminine name from Arabic zakiyya, meaning ‘pure’ or ‘inwardly clean’. The source word zakiyya is the feminine form of zakī, which means ‘pure’ or ‘clean’. This relationship connects Zakiyah with the name element zakī and explains its feminine form in Arabic.
What does Zakiyah mean?
The ending -iyah often occurs in Indonesian spellings of Arabic-derived names, including Adawiyah, Alawiyah, and Badriyah. In some forms, it marks a grammatical relationship or association; the precise meaning depends on the underlying word. More girl names ending in -iyah →
Origin and cultural usage of Zakiyah
From Arabic zakiyya, the feminine of zakī, meaning pure or clean.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zakiyah in Islam and the Quran
Zakiyah 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 Zakiyah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zakiyah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Syifa: recovery from illness
- Auliya: protectors, close friends
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Meaning of each word
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Rania: one who gazes intently
- Alifah: warm and companionable
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Zakiyah Sofiatun
Meaning of each word
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Sofiatun: pure, clear
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Meaning of each word
- Rahmi: associated with mercy
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Amah: female servant
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Zakiyah Fitrianti
Meaning of each word
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Fitrianti: purity, natural disposition
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Meaning of each word
- Zakiyah: pure, inwardly clean
- Rugaya: ascent, loftiness
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
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How to pronounce Zakiyah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakijah/ |
| Arabic script | زكية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦏꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮊᮤᮚᮂ |
Is Zakiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zakiyah ranks #1,379 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zakiyah
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 Zakiyah
- Zakiyah · b. 1964
- Zakiyah Drazat · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Zakiyah
What is the meaning of Zakiyah?
Zakiyah means pure, inwardly clean. From Arabic zakiyya, the feminine of zakī, meaning pure or clean.
Is Zakiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zakiyah?
Zakiyah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zakiyah in the Quran?
Zakiyah 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 Zakiyah have?
Zakiyah has 3 syllables (Za-ki-yah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zakiyah?
Zakiyah ranks #1,379 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zakiyah?
Some ideas: Zakiyah Syifa Auliya; Zakiyah Rania Alifah; Zakiyah Sofiatun.
Famous people named Zakiyah?
Notable people named Zakiyah include Zakiyah, Zakiyah Drazat.
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