Muslim boy name
Zakariya: name meaning
زكريا
“God remembers”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah), guardian of Maryam.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Zakariya mean?
Zakariya (زكريا) means "God remembers". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Zakariya a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakariya is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah), guardian of Maryam.
Is Zakariya mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah), guardian of Maryam.