Boy name
Zakir name meaning
“one who remembers or invokes God”
Zakir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning one who remembers or invokes God. It comes from dhākir, the active participle of dhakara, meaning to remember or to mention. In Islamic naming, the name's meaning commonly refers specifically to remembering God.
What does Zakir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zakir
From Arabic dhākir, the active participle of dhakara, 'to remember' or 'to mention'. In Islamic naming it commonly refers to remembering God.
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Zakir in Islam and the Quran
Zakir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zakir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zakir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
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Meaning of each word
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Romadhon: the month of Ramadan
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Zakir Nursyamsi
Meaning of each word
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
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Zakir Fathoni
Meaning of each word
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Fathoni: intelligent, perceptive
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Meaning of each word
- Zakir: one who remembers or invokes God
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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How to pronounce Zakir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakir/ |
| Arabic script | ذاكر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦏꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮊᮤᮁ |
Is Zakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zakir ranks #1,425 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zakir
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Zakir
- M. Zakir · b. 1939
- T.M. Zakir Machmud
- Zakir · b. 1959
- Zakir La Andjo · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Zakir
What is the meaning of Zakir?
Zakir means one who remembers or invokes God. From Arabic dhākir, the active participle of dhakara, 'to remember' or 'to mention'. In Islamic naming it commonly refers to remembering God.
Is Zakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zakir?
Zakir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zakir in the Quran?
Zakir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zakir have?
Zakir has 2 syllables (Za-kir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zakir?
Zakir ranks #1,425 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zakir?
Some ideas: Zakir Gaus Mashud; Zakir Habibi Romadhon; Zakir Nursyamsi.
Famous people named Zakir?
Notable people named Zakir include M. Zakir, T.M. Zakir Machmud, Zakir.
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