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ZakiraIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Remembrance

Pronunciation: zah-KEE-rah

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Name
Zakira
Meaning
Remembrance
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
zah-KEE-rah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Zakira mean?

Zakira is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Remembrance". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: zah-KEE-rah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

ذاکرہ

خدا کی یاد دہانی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

زاكرة

ذكر الله والشكر

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

zah-KEE-rah

IPA

/zæˈkiːrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Zakira is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Remembrance. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A name for a child who is believed to have a strong intuition and the ability to connect with the spiritual world

Personality

Personality Traits

IntelligentMemorableThoughtfulIntrospectiveAnalyticalReflective

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name for a child who is believed to be a reminder of God or a carrier of His remembrance

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zakira holds a significant cultural impact in the Islamic community. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'zikra', meaning 'to remember' or 'to remind'. In some Muslim cultures, girls named Zakira are considered living reminders of the religious and moral values held sacred in Islamic traditions.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Zakira has profound significance. In Islam, the act of remembrance (Dhikr) holds a central place in the faith. Remembering Allah SWT and His countless blessings, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the teachings of the Qur'an are key aspects of Islamic spirituality. The name Zakira, hence, can be seen as a constant reminder of the spiritual journey and focus that every Muslim should maintain in their daily lives.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Zakira carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zakira

remembering and thanking God

🇵🇰Urdu

ذاکرہ

خدا کی یاد دہانی

🇸🇦Arabic

زاكرة

ذكر الله والشكر

🇮🇳Hindi

ज़ाकिरा

भगवान की याद दिलाना

🇦🇫Pashto

ذاکره

د خدای یادونه

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