زكريا

Sakariye

boyArabic (from Hebrew), Somali form

Sakariye is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Zakariyyā; 'God remembers'”.

MeaningProphet Zakariyyā; 'God remembers'
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (from Hebrew), Somali form
Arabic spellingزكريا
Pronunciationsah-kah-REE-yeh
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sakariye

Sakariye is a Somali form of Zakariyyā, the Prophet Zechariah. Somali often pronounces z as s and ends the name in -e. The name is usually explained as 'God has remembered'. Zakariyyā was the guardian of Maryam and in old age was given a son, the Prophet Yaḥyā, in answer to his prayer.

Is Sakariye a Muslim name?

Yes. Sakariye is a Somali form of Zakariya, the name of the prophet who was guardian of Maryam.

Is Sakariye in the Quran?

'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyyā' (Quran 19:2).

Where is the name Sakariye used?

Used among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sakariye mean?

Sakariye means 'Prophet Zakariyyā; 'God remembers''. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali form.

Is Sakariye a Muslim name?

Yes. Sakariye is a Somali form of Zakariya, the name of the prophet who was guardian of Maryam.

How do you write Sakariye in Arabic?

Sakariye is written زكريا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sakariye?

Sakariye is pronounced sah-kah-REE-yeh.

Is Sakariye mentioned in the Quran?

'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyyā' (Quran 19:2).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.