Boy name
Zakir name meaning
“one who remembers; one who invokes God”
Zakir means “one who remembers” or “one who invokes God.” It comes from Arabic dhākir, a word connected with mentioning and remembering, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name is related to Turkish zikir, which refers to verbal remembrance or invocation.
What does Zakir mean?
One who remembers; one who invokes God
In Turkish: anan, hatırlayan; Allah'ı zikreden
Zakir combines the general idea of remembrance with the religious practice of invoking God. In Turkish religious music, zâkir can also name a performer of devotional songs; this occupational use enriches the name's associations without determining any bearer's religious affiliation.
Origin of the name Zakir
From Arabic dhākir, “one who remembers or mentions,” derived from the root dh-k-r. In religious usage it refers to remembering or invoking God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Zakir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zakir Yousef
Meaning of each name
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
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Ayetullah Zakir
Meaning of each name
- Ayetullah: sign of Allah; evidence of God
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
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Zakir Ensar
Meaning of each name
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
- Ensar: helpers, supporters
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Seyfullah Zakir
Meaning of each name
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
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Zakir Necattin
Meaning of each name
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
- Necattin: salvation of the faith
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Amil Zakir
Meaning of each name
- Amil: worker, doer; an effective factor
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
How to pronounce Zakir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذاكر |
Is Zakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zakir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zakir
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Zakir
- Zakir Kadiri Uğan · b. 1878
- Zakir Deniz
- Zakir Kaya · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Zakir
What is the meaning of Zakir?
Zakir means “one who remembers; one who invokes God”. From Arabic dhākir, “one who remembers or mentions,” derived from the root dh-k-r. In religious usage it refers to remembering or invoking God.
Is Zakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zakir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zakir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zakir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zakir?
Zakir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zakir have?
Zakir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zakir?
Zakir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zakir?
Some ideas: Zakir Yousef; Ayetullah Zakir; Zakir Ensar.
Famous people named Zakir?
Notable people named Zakir include Zakir Kadiri Uğan, Zakir Deniz, Zakir Kaya.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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