Zechariah
Zechariah is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The Lord has remembered”.
| Meaning | The Lord has remembered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | זְכַרְיָה |
| Pronunciation | zek-uh-RYE-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Israel |
Meaning and origin of Zechariah
Zechariah comes from Hebrew zakhar, 'to remember', and Yah, a form of God's name. Around thirty people bear the name in the Hebrew Bible, the most famous being the prophet whose book is one of the twelve Minor Prophets. In the Gospel of Luke, Zechariah the priest is the father of John the Baptist. The name has inspired Zachary and many other forms.
Is Zechariah a Christian name?
Zechariah is a biblical name honoured by Jews and Christians, chiefly through the prophet Zechariah and the father of John the Baptist. The Arabic form Zakariya is honoured in Islam.
How popular is Zechariah?
Used in English-speaking Christian families and, as Zecharya, in Israel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zechariah mean?
Zechariah means 'The Lord has remembered'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Zechariah a Christian name?
Zechariah is a biblical name honoured by Jews and Christians, chiefly through the prophet Zechariah and the father of John the Baptist. The Arabic form Zakariya is honoured in Islam.
How do you pronounce Zechariah?
Zechariah is pronounced zek-uh-RYE-uh.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is usually a boy name.