Atikah
/AA-T-IH-K-AA-HH/
Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Atikah is a Muslim girl name of Malay origin, meaning “Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.”.
Atikah is a girl's name of Malay origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Malay, SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families, Atikah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Atikah's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Atikah carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Malay) — “Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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See Atikah's full reading →What does Atikah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Atikah resonates in either tradition.
Atikah's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Atikah's full reading →
Does Atikah go with your family's names?
Atikah breaks into 6 sounds: /AA-T-IH-K-AA-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Atikah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Atikah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Atikah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Atikah
If Atikah resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim girl names, common in Malay families
Sharing the same meaning
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Muslim girl names that open with the same syllables as Atikah
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Common questions about Atikah
What does the name Atikah mean?
Atikah means "Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.." It is a girl name of Malay origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Atikah a boy or girl name?
Atikah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Atikah?
Atikah is of Malay origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Malay, SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families.
Is Atikah a Muslim name?
Yes. Atikah is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Malay origin.
What does Atikah mean in Malay?
Atikah originates from Malay, where it means "Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.."
What are common nicknames for Atikah?
Common short forms of Atikah include Atik.
What is the numerology of Atikah?
Atikah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
Is Atikah an Islamic name?
Yes. Atikah is an Arabic girl name meaning "Pure, freed (Malay-Arabic) — Atikah (Malay, from Arabic ʿAtīqah 'pure, freed') was borne by Atikah bint Zayd (7th c), poet-companion of the Prophet Muhammad and four-time-married wife of significant Sahaba (Companions). The Malay -kah ending reflects Malay phonological adaptation of Arabic feminine -ah.", widely used in Muslim families, including Malay and SoutheastAsian communities.
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