Taqiyyah

Taqiyyah Meaning & Origin

About Taqiyyah
The name "Taqiyyah" is of Arabic origin and is primarily used in Islamic cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "taqiya," which means "to be cautious" or "to fear." In Islamic context, Taqiyyah refers to the practice of concealing one's true beliefs or identity, particularly in situations where revealing them may lead to harm or persecution. It is often associated with the concept of self-preservation and protection of one's faith.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Taqiyyah are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
TAGA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T IY0 K AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/taqiyyah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taqiyyah in Braille

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

The name Taqiyyah in braille

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

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

The name Taqiyyah in sign language

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