Zachary
Zachary is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin, meaning “The Lord has remembered”.
| Meaning | The Lord has remembered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek and Latin |
| Pronunciation | ZAK-uh-ree |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Zachary
Zachary is the English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew zakhar, 'remembered', and Yah, a short form of God's name. In the New Testament, Zechariah (Zacharias) is the priest who is father of John the Baptist, and the Greek form explains the spelling Zachary. The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages and rose sharply in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Zachary a Christian name?
Zachary is a biblical name linked to the prophet Zechariah and to the father of John the Baptist. It is widely used by Christians; Jewish families tend to use Zechariah or Zecharya.
How popular is Zachary?
A well-established name in English-speaking countries, often shortened to Zach.
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Spellings and variants of Zachary
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means 'The Lord has remembered'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin.
Is Zachary a Christian name?
Zachary is a biblical name linked to the prophet Zechariah and to the father of John the Baptist. It is widely used by Christians; Jewish families tend to use Zechariah or Zecharya.
How do you pronounce Zachary?
Zachary is pronounced ZAK-uh-ree.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is usually a boy name.