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Naqi

Naqi is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the Arabic adjective naqī, meaning pure or clean, and is used in various Muslim communities. The name is commonly transliterated in several forms—Naqi, Naqui, Na’qi, or Naki—depending on dialect and transliteration conventions.

In Islamic tradition, Ali al-Naqi, also known as Ali ibn Muhammad al-Naqi, is the tenth Imam in

Beyond religious contexts, Naqi is used as a surname or given name in several regions, including parts

Because transliteration from Arabic varies, some individuals may appear as Naki, Naaki, or Na’qi in English-language

See also: Naki

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Shia
Islam.
He
is
a
central
religious
figure
in
Shia
communities,
and
the
epithet
Naqi—“the
pure”—echoes
the
name’s
meaning
in
Arabic.
of
the
Middle
East,
South
Asia,
and
Central
Asia.
Its
use
reflects
cultural
diffusion
and
the
transliteration
practices
of
Arabic-derived
names.
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