Zekiye means “intelligent, pure; beautiful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Zekiye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zekiye mean?
ئەقىللىق، پاك؛ گۈزەلLiteral meaning
Zekiye (زەكىيە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “intelligent, pure; beautiful” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Beauty · Purity · Wisdom and knowledge
Zekiye in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Zekiye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zekiye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “intelligent, pure; beautiful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zekiye mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەكىيە, Zekiye (ULY transliteration), Zakiye and زاكىيە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “intelligent, pure; beautiful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zekiye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zekiye?
Zekiye is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zekiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZekiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “intelligent, pure; beautiful” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | زەكىيەArabic script ZakiyeLatin, variant زاكىيەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “intelligent, pure; beautiful” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zekiye
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Zekiye
Variants and linked names
- ZekiBoy“intelligent, pure; beautiful”
Sibling names for Zekiye
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zekiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeriyeGirl“innocent, pure”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- HikmettinBoy“wisdom of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- AychéchekGirl“girl tender, beautiful and pure as a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- NejiwulBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AyzıtGirl“name of an ancient Turkic goddess of beauty, chastity and birth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- ParlaqBoy“beautiful, shining”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- SomnurUnisex“pure light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- NadireGirl“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (turkish, uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Zekiye
What does the name Zekiye mean?
Zekiye means “intelligent, pure; beautiful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Zekiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Zekiye is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Zekiye come from?
Zekiye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zekiye?
Zekiye is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zekiye spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zekiye (Latin), زەكىيە (Arabic script), Zakiye (Latin), زاكىيە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zekiye have?
Zekiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئەقىللىق، پاك؛ گۈزەل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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