Boy name
Zakaria name meaning
“God has remembered”
Zakaria is a masculine name meaning “God has remembered.” It comes from Arabic Zakariyyā, which derives from the Hebrew name Zekharyah and expresses that God has remembered. The name occurs in both the Quran and the Bible, giving it a connection with both texts.
What does Zakaria mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zakaria
Arabic Zakariyyā derives from Hebrew Zekharyah, expressing that God has remembered. The name occurs in both the Quran and the Bible.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Z · Za |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zakaria in Islam and the Quran
Zakaria appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 2.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zakaria
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zakaria, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Zakaria as a first name
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Zakaria Raihan
Interpretation
A picture of someone remembered by God beside an aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God become a purer discerner.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Zakaria Khalil
Interpretation
May this child become a close friend whom God remembers.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God be knowledgeable and more fortunate.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Zakaria Gamal
Interpretation
May this person remembered by God bring beauty into life.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God be more generous and blessed.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God become generous and patient.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Zakaria Haikal
Interpretation
A picture of a great building accompanying the remembrance of God.Meaning of each word
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
Zakaria as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a clean nighttime visitor remembered by God.Meaning of each word
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
A picture of a knocker and creator remembered by God.Meaning of each word
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Fathir: creator, originator
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God be joyful and open doors.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God enjoy wellbeing and knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God do good and radiate light.Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Nuryaman: light
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Interpretation
May this person remembered by God bring glad news and help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Zakaria: God has remembered
- Topik: help toward success
Zakaria as a last name
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Khalif Zakaria
Interpretation
May this child become a successor whom God has remembered.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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Habib Zakaria
Interpretation
May this child become a beloved person whom God has remembered.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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Abror Zakaria
Interpretation
May this child become someone who does good and is remembered by God.Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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Interpretation
May this guardian remembered by God receive abundant gifts of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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Ulum Zakaria
Interpretation
May this person remembered by God possess many kinds of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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Alfajar Zakaria
Interpretation
A picture of the first dawn light accompanying remembrance from God.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Zakaria: God has remembered
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How to pronounce Zakaria
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakaria/ |
| Arabic script | زكريا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦏꦫꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮊᮛᮤᮃ |
Is Zakaria a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakaria is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zakaria ranks #230 among boy names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zakaria
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Zakaria
- Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin · b. 1913
- Zakaria Nasution · b. 1944
- Zakaria Saman · b. 1946
- Zakaria Labai Sati · b. 1908
- Gusti Zakaria Anshari · b. 1962
- Habib Zakaria Bahasyim
- Zakaria · b. 1960
- Zakaria · b. 1969
- Zakaria · b. 1961
- Zakaria · b. 1987
- Zakaria · b. 1989
- Zakaria
FAQ about the name Zakaria
What is the meaning of Zakaria?
Zakaria means God has remembered. Arabic Zakariyyā derives from Hebrew Zekharyah, expressing that God has remembered. The name occurs in both the Quran and the Bible.
Is Zakaria a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakaria is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zakaria?
Zakaria is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Zakaria in the Quran?
Zakaria appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 2.
How many syllables does Zakaria have?
Zakaria has 4 syllables (Za-ka-ri-a) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zakaria?
Zakaria ranks #230 among boy names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zakaria?
Some ideas: Zakaria Raihan; Thoriq Zakaria Nadhif; Khalif Zakaria.
Famous people named Zakaria?
Notable people named Zakaria include Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin, Zakaria Nasution, Zakaria Saman.
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