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The first name Zakariya (زكريا) is an Arabic form of Zacharias. The name originates from Ancient Hebrew and translates to 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'.
What does the name Zakariya mean?
The first name Zakariya (زكريا) is an Arabic form of Zacharias. The name originates from Ancient Hebrew and translates to 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'. While Zacharias is a biblical name, the Arabic variant Zakariya is a Muslim name. Zakarīyā (زَكَرِيَّا) is the name of a prophet of Allah in the Quran, who is married to Īschāʿ (إيشاع) and has a son named Yaḥyā (يحيى), the Arabic form of John (the Baptist). The Arabic name زكريا is sometimes also transcribed as Zakaria or Zakariyya. Other international variants of Zacharias include Sachar (Russian), Sakari (Finnish), Sakarias (Swedish), Zacarias (Spanish, Portuguese), Zaccaria (Italian), Zachariasz (Polish), Zacharie (French), Zachary, Zachery, and Zechariah (English), Zaharije (Serbian), and Zekeriya (Turkish).
Where does the name Zakariya come from?
This name of one of the 'twelve minor prophets' is a combination of the Ancient Hebrew elements zkr (זכר) meaning 'to remember, to think of, to commemorate' and jāh (יָה) for 'JHWH/Yahweh (name of God)', from which the meaning 'Yahweh/God has remembered' or 'Yahweh/God remembers' is derived. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Zakariya?
Sound & pronunciation of Zakariya: The name Zakariya is structured melodically and consists of four to three syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Za-ka-ri-ya' [zakariˈjaː], starting with an open A sound. The middle syllables flow softly into each other. The open ending '-ya' gives the name softness and expansiveness. Zakariya feels traditional and sonorous - a name with a harmonious structure and clear presence.
Popularity
Zakariya is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 744th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Zakariya has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it 1,093rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,119th. Global popularity and frequency of Zakariya can be seen in the recent rankings of Zakariya in the baby name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Zaka / Zaki / Ziko
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Frequently asked questions about the name Zakariya
What is the meaning of the first name Zakariya?
The first name Zakariya means 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers' and is the Arabic form of Zacharias.
Where does the name Zakariya come from?
Zakariya has its roots in the ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας, which in turn goes back to the Hebrew name Sacharja found in the Hebrew Bible.
How popular is the first name Zakariya?
Zakariya is particularly common in Muslim communities and is gaining international popularity, especially in Arabic-speaking countries.