Meaning & Origin
Zakariyyah is an Arabic name for boys that means 'God Remembered'. It is the name of the father of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in Islamic tradition.
Spiritual meaning
A name that symbolizes the divine intervention in one's life.
Language details
Zakariyyah
Bearer of light, one of the most revered prophets in Islam, companion of the Prophet Muhammad
زکریّا
نور کی روشنی، ایک نبی، محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے ساتھی
زكريّا
حامل للنور، ركن من أركان الإسلام، صديق الرسول
ज़करीय्याह
नूर की किरण, एक पैगम्बर, मुहम्मद स. का साथी, पवित्र कुरान में वर्णित एक नाम
زکریا
نور کی لویړبه، د اسلام یوښتمه لیکن، دمحمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم پخوانی ساتونکی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
zhah-kah-ree-YAH
/zækəriːj.ɑː/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Lapis Lazuli
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Zakariyyah carries a rich cultural heritage in Islamic communities. Naming a child Zakariyyah signifies the belief that God is always mindful and attentive to the needs and prayers of His creation. It also serves as a reminder of the profound influence of Prophet Zakariyyah and Prophet Yahya in Islamic history, particularly their roles as messengers of God and upholders of religious values.
On a deeper level, the name Zakariyyah represents a growing connection with the divine and a commitment to remember and serve God in all aspects of life. Through this name, parents and guardians hope to instill a sense of pourosity, humility, and gratitude in their child, encouraging them to remember and turn to God consistently. By carrying the name of the father of Prophet Yahya, one inherits a divine legacy of spiritual awareness and a prophetic duty to strive for righteousness and truth.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Born in Palestine around 688 AD, Zakariyyah is mentioned in the Quran as the father of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist).
7th century
Notable people with this name
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