Taqiyya

Taqiyya Meaning & Origin

About Taqiyya
The name "Taqiyya" is an Arabic name that has its roots in Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "taqiyyah," which means "caution" or "prudence." In Islamic tradition, Taqiyya refers to the practice of concealing one's true beliefs or identity, particularly in situations where revealing them could lead to harm or persecution. It is often associated with the concept of self-preservation and protection of oneself or others in the face of adversity.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Taqiyya are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
TAGA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 CH IY1 W IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/taqiyya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taqiyya in Braille

Here's how to represent Taqiyya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Taqiyya in braille

How to Spell the Name Taqiyya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Taqiyya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Taqiyya in sign language

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