Zakariyya
زكريا
Meaning
God remembers (Zechariah)
📖 Quranic Reference
Quran 3:37
This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran
⭐ Prophetic Name
Zakariyya is the name of a Prophet
Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam
Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Arabic/Hebrew
Popularity
popular
Zakariyya (زكريا) is an Arabic name meaning "God remembers (Zechariah)". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 3:37), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
More Boy's Names Starting with Z
This is a free service from Elite Digital Agency in partnership with World Aid Network — a UK humanitarian charity. Give if you can.