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Name meaning & originZakaria زكريا

/zah-kah-REE-ah/

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Zakaria is an Arabic boy's name pronounced /zah-kah-REE-ah/. The name means 'God has remembered' or 'remembrance of God'.

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Meaning of Zakaria

The name means 'God has remembered' or 'remembrance of God'.

It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah. In the Islamic tradition, it refers to the Prophet Zakariya, the father of John the Baptist (Yahya). The name is derived from the Semitic roots 'zakar', meaning to remember, and 'yah', referring to the divine.

Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
/zah-kah-REE-ah/

Cultural background

The name is widely used across the Muslim world, from North Africa to Southeast Asia, and is also found among Christian communities in the Middle East.

Variations & nicknames

  • Zacharia
  • Zakariya
  • Zaccaria
  • Zakari
  • Zak

Famous people named Zakaria

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Zakaria Paliashvili

    Composer regarded as the founder of Georgian classical music

    Music · 1871–1933

  • Zakaria Mohieddin

    Egyptian military officer and former Prime Minister

    Politics · 1918–2012

  • Zakaria Labyad

    Professional Moroccan-Dutch footballer

    Sport · Modern

  • Zakaria Tamer

    Prominent Syrian short story writer

    Literature · Modern

  • Zakaria Abdulla

    Famous Kurdish pop singer

    Music · Modern

Frequently asked about Zakaria

Is Zakaria a biblical name?
Yes, Zakaria is the Arabic version of the biblical name Zechariah, who appears in both the Old and New Testaments.
Is Zakaria a common name?
It is a very common name in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries due to its religious significance.
What is the female version of Zakaria?
There is no direct female version of Zakaria, though names like Zakariya are strictly masculine; female names with similar roots include Zakia.

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