Zakari
Zakari is a Muslim boy name meaning “Form of Zakariyya (God has remembered)”.
| Meaning | Form of Zakariyya (God has remembered) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic/Hebrew, Hausa form of Zakariyya |
| Arabic spelling | زكريا |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-kah-ree |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zakari
Zakari is the Hausa and West African form of Zakariyyā, the Quranic name of the prophet known in English as Zechariah, father of Yahya (John). Hausa commonly shortens the long Arabic ending, giving Zakari or Zakariya'u. The underlying Hebrew name is usually explained as 'God has remembered'. It is widely used in Niger and northern Nigeria.
Is Zakari a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakari is a West African Muslim form of Zakariyya, the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
Is Zakari in the Quran?
Prophet Zakariyya is named in 'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyya' (Quran 19:2).
Where is the name Zakari used?
Common among Hausa-speaking Muslims in Niger and northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakari mean?
Zakari means 'Form of Zakariyya (God has remembered)'. It comes from Arabic/Hebrew, Hausa form of Zakariyya.
Is Zakari a Muslim name?
Yes. Zakari is a West African Muslim form of Zakariyya, the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Zakari in Arabic?
Zakari is written زكريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zakari?
Zakari is pronounced ZAH-kah-ree.
Is Zakari mentioned in the Quran?
Prophet Zakariyya is named in 'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyya' (Quran 19:2).