Meaning & Origin
In the Bible, Zacchaeus was a short man who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus when He passed by. Jesus recognized Zacchaeus and praised him for his faith.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes faith, determination, and humility.
Language details
Zaccheus
possibly derived from Zaccheus, means 'just, righteous, innocent, pure, blameless, guiltless, innocent of evil, free from guilt, sinless'
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ZAK-ee-us
/zækˈɪʊs/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Sapphire
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Zacchaeus is a name known for determination and perseverance. Despite his height, he didn't let it hinder him from seeing Jesus. His story encourages us to overcome obstacles to pursue what truly matters in life.
Zacchaeus is a name symbolizing faith and obedience to God, even in the face of adversity or social stigma. In the story of Zacchaeus, his encounter with Jesus led him to repentance and a transformed life, demonstrating the power of God's love to change hearts and lives.
Historical references
Zaccheus was a chief tax collector and a wealthy man in the city of Jericho. When Jesus passed through the city, Zaccheus, who was a short man, wanted to see him but couldn't because of the crowd. He ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to get a better view of Jesus. Jesus called out to him and told him to come down, for he wanted to stay at Zaccheus's house. Zaccheus was overjoyed and immediately pledged to give half his wealth to the poor and to make things right with anyone he had cheated.
circa 25-30 AD
The name Zaccheus is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name 'Zakkai', meaning 'pure'. It is also speculated that the name could have originated from the Aramaic word 'zikka', meaning 'short'. The name is most famously associated with the biblical character of the same name, who was a tax collector in the time of Jesus.
Unknown, likely before the 1st century AD
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