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Taqiyah

Piety, Fear of God

tuh-kee-yah/təqˈiːjɑː/

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Thursday
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Meaning & Origin

Taqiyah is an Arabic name for both boys and girls. It signifies piety, fear of God, and consciousness of right and wrong.

Spiritual meaning

Being constantly aware of God's presence and striving to lead a righteous life.

Language details

🇺🇸English

Taqiyah

A head covering worn by Muslim men and women for religious purposes

🇵🇰Urdu

تقیہ

مسلموں کی ایک قسم کی چادر جو سورج کی روشنی سے چہرہ کو چھپا دیتی ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

التقيّة

الحِجاب الذّكيّ، الّذي يُحجب وجه المسلم من أشعة الشمس

🇮🇳Hindi

ताकीय्या

मुसलमानों की एक प्रकार की चादर जो सूरज की रोशनी से चेहरे को ढकती है

🇦🇫Pashto

تقیہ

دې چادر په اسلامي ټولنې کې په خاصو وختونو کې د پښو د سترلو لپاره ورکول کېږي

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

tuh-kee-yah

/təqˈiːjɑː/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Thursday

Lucky colors

BlueGreen

Life path

2

Lucky stone

Lapis Lazuli

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Taqiyah has strong associations with the historical and religious practice of Taqiyah in Islam. Taqiyah (or Kitman) is a strategy of dissimulation to protect oneself from persecution, often used by Muslims living in non-Muslim societies. By adopting the appearance of non-believers, they can disguise their true beliefs and preserve their safety. This practice is deeply embedded in Islamic history, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of Muslim communities in the face of adversity.

The spiritual significance of the name Taqiyah goes beyond its historical use as a strategy for self-preservation. It represents a deeper commitment to living a virtuous and pious life, guided by the fear of God and a strong sense of moral responsibility. In Islamic teachings, Taqiyah encourages Muslims to be truthful in their words and actions, except when such a Truth would injure others or expose them to danger. Ultimately, the name reflects a deep inner consciousness of right and wrong, and a commitment to behaving in accordance with moral and ethical expectations, even under challenging circumstances.

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Historical records show that Taqiyah is mentioned in the book 'The History of the Prophets and Kings' by Ibn al-Athir. The name Taqiyah carried significant weight in that era.

13th century

Notable people with this name

Taqiyah JavedTaqiyah Abdullah

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