Baqi

Baqi is a term of Arabic origin that appears in various Muslim communities as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name. It derives from the Arabic root baqā, meaning "to remain" or "to endure," and the form Baqi typically conveys a sense of permanence or perpetuity. In transliteration from Arabic, Baqi can appear as Baqi, Baqi'i, or similar variants depending on language and orthography.

In Islamic toponymy, Al-Baqi refers to the cemetery known as Jannat al-Baqi in Medina, located beside the Prophet's Mosque. The site has long been associated with the burial of many early Muslims, including members of the Prophet Muhammad's family and his companions. The cemetery is regarded with reverence in Muslim tradition, and its status and appearance have changed through the centuries under different political and religious authorities, with periods of restoration, modification, or restricted access.

The term Baqi may also be encountered in personal names in regions with Arabic, Persian, and South Asian influence, where it is sometimes incorporated into longer names or used as a given or family name.