Boy name
Zikri name meaning
“remembrance or recalling”
Zikri is a masculine name commonly linked to the Arabic word dhikr, meaning remembrance or recalling. The same word also denotes devotional remembrance. Zikri and its spelling variant Dzikri reflect adaptations used in Indonesian naming, connecting both written forms to the same Arabic source word.
What does Zikri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Zikri
Related to Arabic dhikr, 'remembrance, recalling', also the term for devotional remembrance. Zikri and Dzikri reflect Indonesian naming spellings.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zikri in Islam and the Quran
Zikri does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ذكري) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 124.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zikri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zikri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Mokhamad: much praised
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Mubarok: endowed with blessings
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
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Zikri Ghazi
Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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Meaning of each word
- Masyhuri: famous, widely known
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Kodri: relating to power or ability
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Zikri Ramadhan
Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Khusna: the most beautiful or good
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How to pronounce Zikri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zikri/ |
| Arabic script | ذكري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦶꦏꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮤᮊ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Zikri a boy’s name?
Yes, Zikri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zikri ranks #1,929 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Zikri
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 Zikri
- Zikri Akbar · b. 1992
- Zikri Daulay · b. 1995
- Zikri · b. 1963
- Zikri Neni Iska · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Zikri
What is the meaning of Zikri?
Zikri means remembrance or recalling. Related to Arabic dhikr, 'remembrance, recalling', also the term for devotional remembrance. Zikri and Dzikri reflect Indonesian naming spellings.
Is Zikri a boy’s name?
Yes, Zikri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zikri?
Zikri is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zikri in the Quran?
Zikri does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ذكري) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 124.
How many syllables does Zikri have?
Zikri has 2 syllables (Zik-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zikri?
Zikri ranks #1,929 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Zikri?
Other spellings: Dzikri.
What full names go well with Zikri?
Some ideas: Zikri Mokhamad Shofa; Zikri Mubarok Nurfajri; Zikri Ghazi.
Famous people named Zikri?
Notable people named Zikri include Zikri Akbar, Zikri Daulay, Zikri.
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