Zachary: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“Jehovah has remembered”

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زکری

זכריה

Zachary (زکری, Hebrew זכריה) is a Christian boy’s name that means “Jehovah has remembered”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Zechariah.

Zachary at a glance

Meaning: Jehovah has remembered
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: zak-uh-ree
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: Z · ز

Meaning of Zachary

In English: Jehovah has remembered
اردو میں معنی: خداوند نے یاد رکھا

Origin and history of Zachary

From Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'Jehovah has remembered'. English form of Zechariah; the Muslim form Zakariya also lists Zachariah.

Base wordHebrew Zekharyah

How to say and write Zachary

Say it: zak-uh-ree3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zachary
Urdu: زکری
Original script: זכריה
Other spellings: Zackary
Known bearer: Zechariah, father of John the Baptist
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Zachary

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

Names like Zachary

Names that sound like Zachary

Zacchaeus

Questions about the name Zachary

What does the name Zachary mean?

Zachary means “Jehovah has remembered”. In Urdu: خداوند نے یاد رکھا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Zachary a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zachary is a boy’s name.

Is Zachary a Christian name?

Yes. Zachary is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'Jehovah has remembered'. English form of Zechariah; the Muslim form Zakariya also lists Zachariah.

How do you pronounce Zachary?

Say it “zak-uh-ree”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Zachary in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zachary is written زکری. In its original script: זכריה.

What are other spellings of Zachary?

Zachary is also spelled Zackary.

Who is a famous person named Zachary?

Zechariah, father of John the Baptist

Is the meaning of Zachary 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.