Boy name
Zekir name meaning
“One who remembers”
Zekir means “one who remembers.” It is connected with Arabic ḏākir, “remembering” or “one who recalls,” and belongs to the same name family as Zâkir. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Recounting a past event illustrates the act of remembrance expressed by its source word.
What does Zekir mean?
One who remembers
In Turkish: Anan, hatırlayan
Zekir emphasizes remembrance and the act of mentioning. Through its relationship with Zâkir, it also evokes the Islamic practice of remembering God. In Turkish it belongs to the same root family as zikir, although the name refers to the one remembering rather than the practice itself.
Origin of the name Zekir
This form is associated with Arabic dhākir, meaning 'one who remembers or mentions.' It is related to Turkish Zâkir, although the connection is less transparent in the spelling Zekir.
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 Zekir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zekiɾ/ |
Is Zekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zekir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zekir
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Zakir♂One who remembers
- Zahir♂Manifest, visible, evident
- Zekai♂Relating to intelligence, understanding and insight
- Zakar♂God has remembered
- Zeka♂Capacity for understanding, learning and reasoning
- Zelkif♂Possessor of a share
- Zeyid♂Increase, growth
- Zaki♂Pure, cleansed, virtuous
- Zamir♂İnner self, heart
- Zebih♂Sacrificed
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 Zekir
- Zekir Sipahi · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Zekir
What is the meaning of Zekir?
Zekir means “One who remembers”. This form is associated with Arabic dhākir, meaning 'one who remembers or mentions.' It is related to Turkish Zâkir, although the connection is less transparent in the spelling Zekir.
Is Zekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zekir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zekir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zekir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zekir?
Zekir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zekir have?
Zekir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zekir?
Zekir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zekir?
Notable people named Zekir include Zekir Sipahi.
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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