Zakia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zakia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Zakia is a variant of Zakiya (زكيّة) and has various origins. It is considered the feminine counterpart of the Arabic name Zaki, which translates to 'the pious', 'the virtuous', 'the righteous', or 'the pure'.
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia is a variant of Zakiya (زكيّة) and is rooted in several cultures. On one hand, it is the feminine form of the Arabic name Zaki, which means 'the pious', 'the virtuous', 'the righteous', or 'the pure'. On the other hand, the name has a meaning in Swahili, where it means 'the intelligent'. Furthermore, in the Afghan language, it is translated as 'legendary', 'educated', and 'wise'. Other variants include Zake, Zakie, Zakiy, Zaqi, and Zakiyya.
Where does the name Zakia come from?
The first name has its origin in the Arabic language. It derives from the Arabic word zakiy, which means 'pure', 'virtuous', and 'righteous', or from the expression zaka, which encompasses 'to be pure', 'to be righteous', 'to be free from sin', and 'pious'. In Arabic and Swahili, the terms zakiy (pure, virtuous, righteous) and zaka (to be pure, to be righteous, to be free from sin, pious) are found. The languages from which the name originates are African and Arabic.
How do you pronounce Zakia?
Zah-kee-ah
Popularity
Zakia is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020, reaching 2,240th place. Over the last ten years, Zakia has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 5,353rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,387th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kia / Zak / Zake / Zaki
Similar first names
Famous people
- Zakia Zaki (Afghan radio reporter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zakia
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia is a derived form of Zakiya and means 'the pious', 'the virtuous', 'the righteous', or 'the pure' in various cultures. In Swahili, it is translated as 'the intelligent', while in the Afghan language, it is associated with 'legendary', 'educated', and 'wise'.
Where does the name Zakia come from?
The first name has its origin in the Arabic language and derives from the words zakiy and zaka, which include concepts such as 'pure', 'virtuous', and 'righteous'. It is rooted in both Arabic and Swahili.
How popular is the name Zakia?
The popularity of the name Zakia varies by region. In Arabic-speaking countries, the name is relatively common, while in other parts of the world, it is less frequent but still has a unique sound and meaningful origin.