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ZachionChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God remembers

Pronunciation: ZAK-ee-on

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Name
Zachion
Meaning
God remembers
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ZAK-ee-on
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Zachion mean?

Zachion 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-ee-on. Lucky number: 3. 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.

Ζαχίων

Φεπε γε εκπεφου καιπου θε τελο ετε

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ZAK-ee-on

IPA

/zækiˈɒn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Zachion 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

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: A name that represents change, freedom, and versatility.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulWiseL = LoyalF = Faithful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of God's faithfulness and remembrance.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zachary or Zacharias, derived from the Hebrew name Zacharyah, became popular in Christianity due to the biblical reference to Zachariah, who was a significant figure in the Old Testament. His name serves as a reminder that even when we may feel forgotten or insignificant, God never forgets us and can bring forth new beginnings in our lives. This cultural impact is reflected in various Christian communities and traditions.
The spiritual significance of the name Zachary is rooted in the biblical account of Zachariah, a righteous priest in the lineage of Aaron who doubted the angel Gabriel’s message regarding the conception of his son John the Baptist. Gabriel then granted Zachariah a sign that he would indeed father a son, who would be named John. This event underscores several spiritual aspects of the name: God’s faithfulness in remembering His promises despite our doubts and fears, and the importance of maintaining faith, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. As a Christian name, Zachariah or Zachary serves as a reminder of God’s divine intervention and sovereignty, inviting its bearer to place their trust in God’s faithful promises and guidance.

Historical Usage

Historical References

According to the apocryphal Acts of Andrew, an early Christian saint named Zachariah (later referred to as Zachion), was a magician who was converted by St. Andrew during his missionary journeys in Greece. Zachariah became a bishop and was martyred during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Decius in the mid-third century AD.

Mid-third century AD

Another early Christian saint named Zachariah (Zachion), mentioned in the Syriac Acts of Addai and Mari, was a Persian nobleman who was converted by Addai and Mari in the city of Seleucia-on-Tigris around 165 AD. He was a successful evangelist, converting many Persians to Christianity. Zachariah was martyred during the persecutions under the Sassanid Emperor Shapur I in the early third century AD.

Early third century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Zachary LeviZach Galifianakis

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zachion

A blessed name meaning eternal life and sanctity

🇮🇱Hebrew

זַכְיָא

שם הילד המסמל נצחיות וקדושה

🇬🇷Greek

Ζαχίων

Φεπε γε εκπεφου καιπου θε τελο ετε

🇮🇹Latin

Zachion

Felix nomen quod significat perpetuitatem et sanctitatem

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