I would like to enquire as to what the meaning behind my name Zachia is?
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I would like to enquire as to what the meaning behind my name Zachia is?
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Respected Sister-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Zakiyya is derived from the Arabic root word, 'Zakawat' which means intelligent.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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