Boy name
Zekeriyya name meaning
“God has remembered”
Zekeriyya means “God has remembered.” It derives from Hebrew Zekharyah and reached Turkish through the Arabic form Zakariyya. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine name. It shares its origin with Zekeriya and is associated with the prophet Zechariah, whose story appears in the Quran.
What does Zekeriyya 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.
Origin of the name Zekeriyya
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 Zekeriyya in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · زكريا · 19:2Zekeriyya appears in the Quran as a prophet’s name; Surah Maryam recounts his prayer and the announcement of Yahya. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Zekeriyya
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zekeɾijja/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زكريا |
Is Zekeriyya a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekeriyya is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zekeriyya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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?
FAQ about the name Zekeriyya
What is the meaning of Zekeriyya?
Zekeriyya 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 Zekeriyya a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekeriyya is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zekeriyya in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Zekeriyya appears in the Quran as a prophet’s name; Surah Maryam recounts his prayer and the announcement of Yahya. (e.g.: 19:2)
What is the origin of the name Zekeriyya?
Zekeriyya is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zekeriyya have?
Zekeriyya has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Zekeriyya?
Zekeriyya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Zekeriyya?
Other spellings: Zekeriya.
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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