Zakiya

Arabic and Hebrew

"pure"

Zakiya Origin and Meaning

The name Zakiya is a girl's name meaning "pure".

Zakiya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'intelligent' or 'pure.' It comes from the Arabic root word that relates to clarity, intelligence, and purification. The name carries connotations of moral integrity, wisdom, and intellectual brilliance.

Zakiya and her sisters Zakia and Zakiyah gained some recognition in the United States during the 1970s as part of the movement toward African and Arabic names that reflected cultural heritage and positive attributes. While never extremely common in Western countries, The name offers a beautiful combination of meaningful significance and a distinctive sound with its melodic three syllables and strong 'z' beginning.