alTaqi
Al-Taqi is an Arabic masculine given name and honorific meaning “the pious” or “the God-fearing,” derived from taqwa, the concept of God-consciousness in Islam. The form is commonly written with the definite article as al-Taqi or At-Taqi, and it appears across Arabic- and Persian-speaking communities in Muslim-majority regions. As a given name, it is often used in combination with other names or titles, and it can function as a kunya or nisba in historical and religious contexts. In Islamic tradition, the epithet al-Taqi has been attached to various figures to denote piety, and it is also used as an honorific for revered leaders.
Notable bearer: Muhammad al-Taqi (c. 811–835), the ninth Shia Imam, also known as al-Jawad. He is venerated
In modern usage, al-Taqi continues to appear in personal names, especially among Arabic- and Persian-speaking communities.
See also: taqwa, Islamic given names, list of Arabic given names.