Zacchaeus: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“pure; innocent”

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زکائی

זכאי

Zacchaeus (زکائی, Hebrew זכאי) is a Christian boy’s name that means “pure; innocent”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Zacchaeus.

Zacchaeus at a glance

Meaning: pure; innocent
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: za-kee-us
Syllables: 3
Letters: 9
First letter: Z · ز

Meaning of Zacchaeus

In English: pure; innocent
اردو میں معنی: پاک؛ معصوم

Origin and history of Zacchaeus

From Hebrew Zakkai, meaning 'pure'. Urdu Bible form زکائی.

Base wordHebrew Zakkai

How to say and write Zacchaeus

Say it: za-kee-us3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zacchaeus
Urdu: زکائی
Original script: זכאי
Known bearer: Zacchaeus, tax collector of Jericho (Luke 19)
Themes: Virtue

Sibling names for Zacchaeus

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Zacchaeus.

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Names that sound like Zacchaeus

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Questions about the name Zacchaeus

What does the name Zacchaeus mean?

Zacchaeus means “pure; innocent”. In Urdu: پاک؛ معصوم. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Zacchaeus a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zacchaeus is a boy’s name.

Is Zacchaeus a Christian name?

Yes. Zacchaeus is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Zakkai, meaning 'pure'. Urdu Bible form زکائی.

How do you pronounce Zacchaeus?

Say it “za-kee-us”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Zacchaeus in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zacchaeus is written زکائی. In its original script: זכאי.

Who is a famous person named Zacchaeus?

Zacchaeus, tax collector of Jericho (Luke 19)

Is the meaning of Zacchaeus verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.