Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Zakariyya: meaning and origin
زكريا- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Zakariyya (Zechariah); usually explained as God remembers
- Arabic
- زكريا
- Say it
- za-ka-RIY-ya
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Zakaria, Zakariya, Zachariah
- Source
- Quran 19:2
About the prophet
Guardian of Maryam, he prayed quietly for a child in old age and was given Yahya (Quran 19:2-11, 3:37-41).
ذِكْرُ رَحْمَتِ رَبِّكَ عَبْدَهُۥ زَكَرِيَّآ
Surah Maryam, 19:2 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakariyya mean?
Name of the prophet Zakariyya (Zechariah); usually explained as God remembers.
How do you pronounce Zakariyya?
Say it as za-ka-RIY-ya; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written زكريا.
Is Zakariyya in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Zakariyya is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Maryam (19:2).
Is Zakariyya a boy's or girl's name?
Zakariyya is a boy's name.
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