Zakariya

Zakariya Meaning & Origin

About Zakariya
The name "Zakariya" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Zechariah." It means "remembered by God" or "God has remembered." In Islamic tradition, Zakariya is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, known for his righteousness and his role as the father of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist). The name carries connotations of divine remembrance and favor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zakariya are male.

Zakariya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 26.55% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA0 K AA0 R IY1 V IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/zakariya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zakariya in Braille

Here's how to represent Zakariya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Zakariya in braille

How to Spell the Name Zakariya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Zakariya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zakariya in sign language

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