Zakariya
“God remembers”Muslim boy name · Hebrew origin
MeaningGod remembers
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
First letterZ
What does Zakariya mean?
Zakariya is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Hebrew origin. It means “God remembers”. Prophet Zakariya.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.