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Zakariya

za-kah-REE-yah

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginArabic

The Story of Zakariya

This name carries the weight of divine remembrance, a profound echo of faith and a promise that a child is always seen.

Zakariya is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.' This profound name is linked to a significant prophet in Islamic tradition, a patriarch of the lineage of prophets. The name’s journey spans ancient Israelite history and its revered place within Islamic culture, signifying divine attention and divine favor throughout centuries and across vast regions.

Holding your child, whispering 'Zakariya,' feels like an act of quiet reverence. The name possesses a gentle, knowing quality, suggesting a depth of character and a connection to something greater. It is a name that evokes patience and wisdom, qualities you already see dawning in your son’s eyes. When you write Zakariya on his first official documents, you’ll feel the profound certainty that he is, and always will be, remembered.

What It Means

An Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered."

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentKindPatient

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#169 in 2024

Total Births

2,368

First Recorded

1989

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