What is the origin of the name Takiya?

Takiya is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Takiya?

Takiya is pronounced tah-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Takiya

tah-KEE-yah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,022

Peak Year

#62 in 2002

First Recorded

1974

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Takiya has origins in Arabic, meaning 'pious, God-fearing'. It can also be associated with the concept of 'trustworthy' or 'reverent'.

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Numerology

The Creative

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Spelling Variations

Takia Taqiya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Zakiya Nadia Samira

Personality Traits

PiousTrustworthyRespectfulGentle

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