Zacharias
Zacharias is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “God has remembered”.
| Meaning | God has remembered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Written as | Ζαχαρίας |
| Pronunciation | zak-uh-RY-us |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Greece, Germany, United States |
Meaning and origin of Zacharias
Zacharias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Zekharyah, built from zakhar, 'to remember', and Yah, a short form of God's name. The Greek spelling came into Christian use through the New Testament, where Zacharias is the priest who becomes the father of John the Baptist. English Bibles often render the same name as Zechariah or Zachariah, and the short form Zachary grew out of it in the English-speaking world.
Is Zacharias a Christian name?
Yes, Zacharias is biblical: in Luke's Gospel he is the father of John the Baptist and husband of Elizabeth, and the Hebrew form Zechariah belongs to an Old Testament prophet. Eastern Orthodox Christians especially keep the Greek spelling.
How popular is Zacharias?
Used steadily in Greece and occasionally in English-speaking and German-speaking countries, where Zachary and Zachariah are more common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zacharias mean?
Zacharias means 'God has remembered'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Zacharias a Christian name?
Yes, Zacharias is biblical: in Luke's Gospel he is the father of John the Baptist and husband of Elizabeth, and the Hebrew form Zechariah belongs to an Old Testament prophet. Eastern Orthodox Christians especially keep the Greek spelling.
How do you pronounce Zacharias?
Zacharias is pronounced zak-uh-RY-us.
Is Zacharias a boy or girl name?
Zacharias is usually a boy name.