God remembers
Pronunciation: ZAK-uh-ree
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Zachary 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-ree. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ζαχαρίας
υιός θυσία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ZAK-uh-ree
IPA
/ˈzækəri/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Opal
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Zacharias was a priest of the order of Abia who lived in the days of Elisabeth, the wife of Tobias, in the time of the old testament.
Before the birth of Christ, exact date unknown
Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, was a priest of the division of Abijah. He and his wife Elizabeth were both very old, and they had no children. Zechariah was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
Approx. 510 BC to 4 BC
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Zachary
God remembers
זְכַרְיָה
זכרון אלוהים
Ζαχαρίας
υιός θυσία
Zacharias
memoria Dei
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