Zakariya Name
Name Overview
Meaning, origin, and cultural context at a glance. Last updated: 2026-06-29.
Arabic
Male
Rare
Islamic
Meaning
God remembers the prayer of faithful
Description
Zakariya is the Arabic form of Zechariah.
In Islam Zakariya is a prophet the father of Yahya known for his devout prayer for a child in his old age.
The name is used across the Muslim world.
History
Zakariya in the Quran is described as a righteous priest who prayed for a son in his old age.
God answered his prayer with the birth of Yahya John the Baptist.
This story of answered prayer and divine remembrance gives the name profound spiritual significance.
The name has been used in Muslim communities for centuries.
It was particularly common among Arab and Persian Muslims.
The name spread to Turkey South Asia and other Muslim regions through cultural and religious exchange.
In modern times Zakariya remains used across Muslim communities.
Its variants including Zachariah and Zakaria reflect different linguistic traditions.
The names prophetic status and its meaning of divine remembrance have sustained its usage.
Variants
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