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ZaccariahChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God remembers

Pronunciation: zak-uh-RYE-uh

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Name
Zaccariah
Meaning
God remembers
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
zak-uh-RYE-uh
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
(Nov 23)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Zaccariah mean?

Zaccariah is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God remembers". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: zak-uh-RYE-uh. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ζακχαΐας

Ζακχαΐας - ο Θεός μνημονεύει, μνήμη Θεού

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

zak-uh-RYE-uh

IPA

/zækəˈraɪə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Zaccariah is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God remembers. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

(Nov 23)

Lucky Colors

GoldOrange

Lucky Stone

Topaz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a Life Path Number 3 often possess a versatile and artistic spirit. They are creative, generous, and popular.

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulLoyalCompassionateL = LoyalC = Compassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the importance of remembering God and His promises.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zechariah is significant culturally as it is mentioned several times in the Old Testament and New Testament, and is the name of a notable biblical figure. It is a name with ancient roots, and has been passed down through generations. In Christianity, Zechariah is remembered as the father of John the Baptist, who played a crucial role in the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ.
The name Zechariah holds a deep spiritual significance as it is a reminder of God's faithfulness and his ability to remember his promises. In the biblical story, Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were considered barren, and despite their prayers and turn to God for help, they were unable to conceive. But through an angel's visit and God's intervention, Zechariah's prayer was answered and he and Elizabeth were blessed with a son, John the Baptist. This story illustrates the power and goodness of God, who remembers his promises, and that with faith and trust in Him, all things are possible.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Born in the Middle East around 1590 AD, Zaccariah was a member of the powerful and wealthy family of the Hashemite dynasty.

16th century Middle East

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Zac EfronZac BrownZac Posen

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zaccariah

God remembers, remembered by God

🇮🇱Hebrew

זכריה

זכריה - מי זוכר את אלוהים, זכרון אלוהים

🇬🇷Greek

Ζακχαΐας

Ζακχαΐας - ο Θεός μνημονεύει, μνήμη Θεού

🇮🇹Latin

Zaccariah

Zaccariah - Deus recordatur, memoria Dei

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