Quranic
Zakariya
Zakariyyā
Pronunciation: za-ka-REE-ya
زكريا
male Popular
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God has remembered
Thematic Cluster
prophets
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
99
Religious Confidence
94
Letters
8
Meaning Urdu
خدا نے یاد کیا
Meaning Arabic
ذَكَرَ اللَّهُ
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
Surah Maryam 19:2-11
Zakariya appears in the Quran as a righteous prophet who prayed for offspring. God granted him Yahya despite his and his wife's age.
The name carries Hebrew roots meaning remembrance by God.
The name carries Hebrew roots meaning remembrance by God.
FAQs
Is Zakariya used by Persian Muslims?
Yes, common in Persian and broader Muslim communities.