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Zikra: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“remembrance; reminder”

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ذکریٰ

ذِكْرَى

Zikra (ذکریٰ, Arabic ذِكْرَى) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “remembrance; reminder”. It comes from the Arabic root ذ ك ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ذ ك ر.

Zikra at a glance

Meaning: remembrance; reminder
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: zik-raa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: Z · ذ

Meaning of Zikra

In English: remembrance; reminder
اردو میں معنی: یاد دہانی، نصیحت

Origin and history of Zikra

Lane gives dhikrā as remembrance and admonition; it occurs often in the Quran, e.g. 51:55.

Rootذ ك ر

How to say and write Zikra

Say it: zik-raa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zikra
Urdu: ذکریٰ
Original script: ذِكْرَى
Other spellings: Zikraa · Dhikra
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Zikra

What does the name Zikra mean?

Zikra means “remembrance; reminder”. In Urdu: یاد دہانی، نصیحت. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Zikra a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zikra is a girl’s name.

Is Zikra a Muslim name?

Yes. Zikra is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives dhikrā as remembrance and admonition; it occurs often in the Quran, e.g. 51:55.

How do you pronounce Zikra?

Say it “zik-raa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Zikra in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zikra is written ذکریٰ. In its original script: ذِكْرَى.

What are other spellings of Zikra?

Zikra is also spelled Zikraa, Dhikra.

Is the meaning of Zikra 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.