Zakariyya
زكريا
✦Pronunciation
zakariyya
Meaning
God remembers, purity; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Zechariah, father of Prophet Yahya
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Zakariyya is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "God remembers, purity; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Zechariah, father of Prophet Yahya". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Zakariyya is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Mentioned in Surah Maryam (19:2-11); he prayed to Allah for a son in old age and was granted Yahya.”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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