Girl name
Zakire name meaning
“remembering; one who invokes God”
Zakire means remembering or one who invokes God. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic dhākira, the feminine counterpart of dhākir, rendered Zâkir in Turkish. Its relationship with Zâkir supplies a concrete naming connection through the shared ideas of remembering, mentioning, and invocation.
What does Zakire mean?
Remembering; one who invokes God
In Turkish: hatırlayan, anan; Allah'ı zikreden
Zakire connects remembering and mentioning with the religious concept of dhikr. It is grammatically related to the name Zakir. Since zikir in Turkish particularly denotes remembrance of God, the name has a clear Islamic association, while that association supplies no information about the beliefs of any individual bearer.
Origin of the name Zakire
It derives from Arabic dhākira, represented in Turkish as zâkire. It is the feminine of dhākir, meaning one who remembers or mentions, including one who invokes God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Zakire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zakiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذاكره |
| Arabic | ذاكرة |
Is Zakire a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zakire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zakire
- Zahire♀Stored provisions, food reserves
- Zafire♀Victorious
- Zamire♀Associated with the heart or inner self
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Zekiye♀İntelligent, perceptive
- Zarife♀Graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
- Zalihe♀
- Zatiye♀Relating to the self or essence
- Zekine♀Tranquillity, inner peace, ease of mind
- Zaide♀İncreasing
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Saime♀A woman who fasts
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
FAQ about the name Zakire
What is the meaning of Zakire?
Zakire means “remembering; one who invokes God”. It derives from Arabic dhākira, represented in Turkish as zâkire. It is the feminine of dhākir, meaning one who remembers or mentions, including one who invokes God.
Is Zakire a girl’s name?
Yes, Zakire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zakire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zakire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zakire?
Zakire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zakire have?
Zakire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zakire?
Zakire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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