Taqwa

In Arabic: تقوى

Taking protection from sins—this is the God-consciousness that reforms the heart and deeds for His pleasure.

اتّخاذُ الوقاية من الذنوب، وهي الخشيةُ التي تُصلِحُ القلبَ والعملَ ابتغاء رضوان الله

  • Girl name
  • Qur'anic
  • Faith
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    تقوى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm تقوى.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Taqwa mean?
Taking protection from sins—this is the God-consciousness that reforms the heart and deeds for His pleasure.
Is Taqwa a boy or a girl name?
Taqwa is a girl name.
How is Taqwa written in English?
Taqwa in Arabic: تقوى.
Does Taqwa fit the father's name?
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