Boy name
Taki name meaning
“God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing”
Taki means “God-conscious” or “guarding against wrongdoing.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic taqī and is related to the word taqwa. This shared vocabulary provides its principal linguistic association. The Turkish word takı, meaning jewelry, has a separate origin despite its similar spelling.
What does Taki mean?
God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
In Turkish: takva sahibi; kötülükten sakınan
Taki is a masculine name connected with the religious concept of taqwa, or mindful piety. Historical writing also uses Takî, and the element appears in compounds such as Takiyyüddin; the visually similar Turkish word takı has a separate origin and does not contribute a jewelry meaning.
Origin of the name Taki
Taki comes from Arabic taqī, meaning pious or mindful of avoiding wrongdoing. It is unrelated to Turkish takı, the word for jewelry.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Taki in the Quran? | As a word · تقيا · 19:13, 19:18Taqī, the Arabic source of Taki, occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing God-consciousness and avoidance of wrongdoing. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Taki
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Taki Abdüllatif
Meaning of each name
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
- Abdüllatif: servant of God, the Subtle and Kind
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Ekber Taki
Meaning of each name
- Ekber: greater; greatest
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
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Taki Sabri
Meaning of each name
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
- Sabri: associated with patience and endurance
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Hüseyin Taki
Meaning of each name
- Hüseyin: little beautiful one; lovely one
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
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Taki Gıyasettin
Meaning of each name
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
- Gıyasettin: helper of the faith; support of religion
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Münir Taki
Meaning of each name
- Münir: giving light; illuminating the surroundings
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
How to pronounce Taki
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تقی |
| Arabic | تقي |
Is Taki a boy’s name?
Yes, Taki is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Taki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Takı
Names that sound like Taki
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Taci♂Of or relating to a crown
- Tagi♂God-conscious, devout
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Tekin♂Prince
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Taş♂Stone
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Tayip♂Good, pure, pleasant and wholesome
- Tacim♂Distinguishing letters with dots
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Taki
- Taki Demir
- Taki Güler
- Taki Takiddin Doğan · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Taki
What is the meaning of Taki?
Taki means “God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing”. Taki comes from Arabic taqī, meaning pious or mindful of avoiding wrongdoing. It is unrelated to Turkish takı, the word for jewelry.
Is Taki a boy’s name?
Yes, Taki is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Taki in the Quran?
As a word. Taqī, the Arabic source of Taki, occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing God-consciousness and avoidance of wrongdoing. (e.g.: 19:13, 19:18)
What is the origin of the name Taki?
Taki is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Taki have?
Taki has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Taki?
Taki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Taki?
Other spellings: Takı.
What names go well with Taki?
Some ideas: Taki Abdüllatif; Ekber Taki; Taki Sabri.
Famous people named Taki?
Notable people named Taki include Taki Demir, Taki Güler, Taki Takiddin Doğan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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