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Naqiya: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“pure; clean”

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نقیہ

نَقِيَّة

Naqiya (نقیہ, Arabic نَقِيَّة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “pure; clean”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ق و. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ق و.

Naqiya at a glance

Meaning: pure; clean
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: na-qee-ya
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Naqiya

In English: pure; clean
اردو میں معنی: پاک، صاف

Origin and history of Naqiya

Feminine of naqī, pure and clean (Lane ن ق و).

Rootن ق و

How to say and write Naqiya

Say it: na-qee-ya3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Naqiya
Urdu: نقیہ
Original script: نَقِيَّة
Other spellings: Naqiyah · Naqia
Themes: Virtue

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Questions about the name Naqiya

What does the name Naqiya mean?

Naqiya means “pure; clean”. In Urdu: پاک، صاف. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Naqiya a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Naqiya is a girl’s name.

Is Naqiya a Muslim name?

Yes. Naqiya is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Feminine of naqī, pure and clean (Lane ن ق و).

How do you pronounce Naqiya?

Say it “na-qee-ya”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Naqiya in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Naqiya is written نقیہ. In its original script: نَقِيَّة.

What are other spellings of Naqiya?

Naqiya is also spelled Naqiyah, Naqia.

Is the meaning of Naqiya verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.