Zakariya
Zakariya is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Prophet Zechariah; God has remembered”.
| Meaning | Prophet Zechariah; God has remembered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, from Hebrew |
| Written as | زكريا |
| Pronunciation | zah-kah-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Pakistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Zakariya
Zakariya is the name of the prophet Zakariyyā, who was the guardian of Maryam and the father of Prophet Yahya. The Quran describes how he prayed quietly to God for an heir and received good news of a son even though he had grown old. The name comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning God has remembered. Of all the spellings in use, Zakariya and Zakariyya stay nearest to the Arabic original.
Is Zakariya a Muslim name?
Zakariya is the name of a prophet in the Quran, and Muslim families everywhere use it. His prayer is recorded: 'when he called to his Lord a private supplication' (Quran 19:3).
How popular is Zakariya?
It is used across the Muslim world, from South Asia and the Arab lands to Turkey, where it becomes Zekeriya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakariya mean?
Zakariya means 'Prophet Zechariah; God has remembered'. It is of Arabic, from Hebrew origin.
Is Zakariya a Muslim name?
Zakariya is the name of a prophet in the Quran, and Muslim families everywhere use it. His prayer is recorded: 'when he called to his Lord a private supplication' (Quran 19:3).
How do you pronounce Zakariya?
Zakariya is pronounced zah-kah-REE-yah.
Is Zakariya a boy or girl name?
Zakariya is usually a boy name.