Zikri
Zikri is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay form origin, meaning “Remembrance of God”.
| Meaning | Remembrance of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay form |
| Written as | ذكري |
| Pronunciation | ZIK-ree |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Zikri
Zikri is used mostly in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is formed from the Arabic dhikr, remembering God, with the Arabic -ī ending added; its root, dh-k-r, means to remember or mention. Because Malay speakers pronounce the Arabic dhāl as z, the name is spelled Zikri. It is often combined with other names, for example Muhammad Zikri or Zikri Hakim, and Zikry is another spelling.
Is Zikri a Muslim name?
Zikri is a Malay form of a Muslim name based on dhikr, remembrance of God. The form dhikrī ('My remembrance') appears in the Quran: 'Establish prayer for My remembrance' (Quran 20:14).
How popular is Zikri?
Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore account for most of its bearers.
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Spellings and variants of Zikri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zikri mean?
Zikri means 'Remembrance of God'. It is of Arabic, Malay form origin.
Is Zikri a Muslim name?
Zikri is a Malay form of a Muslim name based on dhikr, remembrance of God. The form dhikrī ('My remembrance') appears in the Quran: 'Establish prayer for My remembrance' (Quran 20:14).
How do you pronounce Zikri?
Zikri is pronounced ZIK-ree.
Is Zikri a boy or girl name?
Zikri is usually a boy name.