Boy name
Zekeriya name meaning
“God has remembered”
Zekeriya means “God has remembered.” It originates in Hebrew Zekharyah and entered Turkish through Arabic Zakariyyā. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is also written Zekeriyya. Its narrative association is the Quranic figure Zechariah, identified as the father of Yahya, whose English name is John.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zekeriya mean?
God has remembered
In Turkish: Tanrı hatırladı, Tanrı andı
Zekeriya names the prophet described in the Quran as the father of Yahya, and it also has biblical counterparts. Its reference to remembering concerns divine remembrance; Zekeriyya and the English form Zechariah belong to the same historical name family.
How popular is Zekeriya?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Zekeriya in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zekeriya
Zekeriya ultimately comes from Hebrew Zekharyah, combining a root meaning “remember” with a shortened divine name. Turkish received it through Arabic Zakariyyā.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Zekeriya in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · زكريا · 19:2, 3:37, 21:89Zekeriya appears in the Quran as Zakariyyā, a named figure whose story includes the announcement of Yahya’s birth. |
| Starts with | Z · Ze |
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 Zekeriya
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zekeriya Sina
Meaning of each name
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
- Sina: a name associated with Mount Sinai
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Azim Zekeriya
Meaning of each name
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
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Zekeriya Abdülvahit
Meaning of each name
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
- Abdülvahit: servant of God, the One
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Yuzarsif Zekeriya
Meaning of each name
- Yuzarsif: A name given to Joseph in narratives
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
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Zekeriya Mazlum
Meaning of each name
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
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Yusufali Zekeriya
Meaning of each name
- Yusufali: may God add, and exalted or high
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
How to pronounce Zekeriya
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zekeɾija/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زكريا |
Is Zekeriya a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekeriya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zekeriya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Zekeriya
- Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu · b. 1966
- Zekeriya Alp · b. 1948
- Zekeriya Güçlü · b. 1972
- Zekeriya Sertel · b. 1890
- Zekeriya Kacaroğlu · b. 1993
- Zekeriya Öz · b. 1968
- Zekeriya Temizel · b. 1948
- Zekeriya Topayan · b. 1989
- Zekeriya Müyesseroğlu · b. 1959
- Zekeriya Akçam · b. 1968
- Zekeriya Akıncı · b. 1957
- Zekeriya Aslan · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Zekeriya
What is the meaning of Zekeriya?
Zekeriya means “God has remembered”. Zekeriya ultimately comes from Hebrew Zekharyah, combining a root meaning “remember” with a shortened divine name. Turkish received it through Arabic Zakariyyā.
Is Zekeriya a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekeriya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Zekeriya in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Zekeriya appears in the Quran as Zakariyyā, a named figure whose story includes the announcement of Yahya’s birth. (e.g.: 19:2, 3:37, 21:89)
What is the origin of the name Zekeriya?
Zekeriya is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zekeriya have?
Zekeriya has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zekeriya?
Zekeriya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Zekeriya?
Other spellings: Zekeriyya.
What names go well with Zekeriya?
Some ideas: Zekeriya Sina; Azim Zekeriya; Zekeriya Abdülvahit.
Famous people named Zekeriya?
Notable people named Zekeriya include Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu, Zekeriya Alp, Zekeriya Güçlü.
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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