Zakaiyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zakaiyah
Zakaiyah is an Arabic name derived from the root "zakā," meaning "to grow" or "to increase," and is related to the concept of zakah (alms), signifying purity and growth.
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Etymology
Zakaiyah is an Arabic name derived from the root "zakā," meaning "to grow" or "to increase," and is related to the concept of zakah (alms), signifying purity and growth. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with historical significance as a variant of Zechariah, the biblical prophet known in Islamic tradition as Zakariyyā.
Zakaiyah currently ranks #15,244 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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