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Boy Arabic/Hebrew

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)

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