Taziya

Taziya Meaning & Origin

About Taziya
The name "Taziya" is of Arabic origin and is primarily used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the word "tazia," which refers to a symbolic representation or replica of the tomb of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Taziya is an important element of the Shia Muslim mourning rituals during the month of Muharram, particularly in South Asia and Iran. The name "Taziya" can be seen as a tribute to this religious practice and may symbolize devotion, remembrance, and reverence for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Taziya are female.

Taziya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
TASA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 Z IY1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/taziya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taziya in Braille

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

The name Taziya in braille

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

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

The name Taziya in sign language

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